PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls bring solid defensive rebounding and passing to the court, ranking third in both categories, while the Boston Celtics counter with elite perimeter defense that forces opponents into difficult three-point attempts. Chicago's high-frequency attacking style at the rim ranks fourth overall, yet their rim efficiency sits at 26th, creating a potential weakness the Celtics can exploit. Boston's spacing on offense ranks second in the league, complemented by their league-leading defense against three-point shooting that ranks first. The Bulls return home looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Orlando, while the visitors pursue their seventh consecutive win. The Celtics have established themselves as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference with a 15-3 record, sitting just behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and standing as the only squad to defeat the conference leaders this season. Chicago enters as significant underdogs, having lost their last four matchups against Boston while allowing over 120 points in each of the three most recent contests. The Bulls continue to struggle defensively, surrendering the most points per game across the entire league at 123.6, which directly undermines their solid offensive output of 117.9 points per contest. Boston's low frequency of attacking the rim at 30th and their minimal post-up attempts at 29th showcase a team that thrives on efficient perimeter play and spacing rather than traditional interior scoring.