Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 24, 2026

Chicago held off Boston 114–111 in a low-scoring affair that defied early expectations, with the combined total of 225 landing well under the pregame line of 232.5. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.

The game's rhythm tilted decisively in the third quarter, where the teams combined for 63 points—the game's only explosive stretch. Before that, the first half moved at a glacial pace: 110 combined points across 24 minutes, with the opening quarter yielding just 58 and the second a tight 52. Boston's Jaylen Brown anchored the Celtics' attack with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Anfernee Simons added 21 points with 5 assists. For Chicago, Coby White orchestrated the offense with 22 points and 7 assists, and Nikola Vučević contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds as a secondary scorer.

The fourth quarter reverted to defensive grind: 52 combined points across the final 12 minutes. Chicago's depth proved decisive—Jalen Smith's 14 points and 9 rebounds off the bench provided crucial depth—in a three-point escape. The margin was tight throughout, reflecting Boston's recent scoring prowess (114.4 ppg in the last 10) and Chicago's balancing act between offense and defense. This result marked a departure from their last meeting on January 5, when Boston won 115–101 in a 216-point total; this time, defensive execution held sway over the full 48 minutes.