Celtics blown out by Bulls Monday night

December 12, 2017

Nikola Mirotic scored 24 points and Bobby Portis added 23 Monday night, as the Chicago Bulls earned their sixth win of the season with a 108-85 win over the Boston Celtics at the United Center in Chicago.

Boston (23-6), played without Kyrie Irving and Marcus Morris who were both sidelined with injuries. The Celtics fell down by 14 at the half and never recovered in the second night of a back to back. Al Horford scored 15 points to lead the way, while Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and Terry Rozier all added 13 each.

David Nwaba added 13 points and Kris Dunn added 12 for the 6-20 Bulls.

Boston hosts Denver Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.