PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics face off against the Chicago Bulls in this NBA matchup , with the Bulls attempting to extend a three-game winning run on January 24, 2026 at United Center. Boston has won four of their last five games overall and will be aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Nets in a 130-126 double overtime win. The Chicago Bulls are starting to heat up again as they've won four of their last five games overall and will be gunning for a fourth straight victory . Unfortunately, no ShotQuality data is available for either team , but the underlying offensive metrics tell an intriguing story about how these squads will operate. The Chicago Bulls rank as the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games with home court advantage in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc , while they check in as the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Chicago Bulls. Jaylen Brown has registered 35.4 points per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 5.0 higher than he's registered over the course of the year on the road , while Nikola Vucevic has notched 22.8 points per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 5.1 more than he's notched over the course of the season at home . Two in-form teams with contrasting styles should make for a compelling battle between a slow-paced defensive squad and a high-volume offensive team eager to push the tempo.