NBA · Monday, October 26, 2026
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). Game 3 of 9 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Chicago Bulls played at Boston Celtics on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Chicago Bulls 99, Boston Celtics 134. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Chicago Bulls. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Chicago Bulls 99, Boston Celtics 134
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls lost at home against Washington Wizards 120-124 on Sat, Oct 24. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against New York Knicks on Wed, Oct 28 at 8:00 PM ET.
Home
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics won at home against New York Knicks 107-103 on Fri, Oct 23. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: home against Brooklyn Nets on Tue, Oct 27 at 7:30 PM ET.
- This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Chicago Bulls.
Editor’s note
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics starts at 7:30 PM ET, with the Bulls in the third game of a four-day stretch. Several players carry injury designations in this matchup, so read the final reports first.
Ordered by DeepChamp’s ranking model for how much research attention a game warrants. That is not a prediction and not a pick. Confirm availability with the team before relying on it.
Research checklist for Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics start on Mon, Oct 26?
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics was scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, October 26, 2026. It was game 3 of 9 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics on Mon, Oct 26?
Chicago Bulls 99, Boston Celtics 134 (final).
When did Chicago Bulls last play before this game?
Chicago Bulls lost at home against Washington Wizards 120-124 on Sat, Oct 24.
When did Boston Celtics last play before this game?
Boston Celtics won at home against New York Knicks 107-103 on Fri, Oct 23.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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