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How to Watch Bulls at Celtics: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
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The Boston Celtics return to TD Garden on Monday night looking to build on their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season, while the Chicago Bulls arrive hoping to solve one of the league's biggest early shooting problems.
Boston is coming off a 107-103 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday, a result that helped the Celtics recover from their season-opening defeat against Detroit. Chicago, meanwhile, has started the season 1-2 after losing 124-120 to Washington on Saturday.
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The Bulls have struggled from three-point range through their first three games, connecting on just 22.6 percent of their attempts. That number ranks last in the NBA entering Monday and has created additional challenges for a team already allowing 128 points per contest.
Boston will be looking to take advantage of those struggles while continuing to develop its own early-season rhythm.
With the Celtics playing at home, Chicago's offense searching for consistency and both teams featuring talented young contributors, Monday's matchup should provide plenty of intrigue.
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How to Watch Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
Date:Monday, October 26, 2026
Time:7:30 p.m. ET
Location:TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV Channels: NBC Sports Boston in the Boston market; Chicago Sports Network in Chicago
Live Stream:Eligible regional streaming services and NBA League Pass outside applicable local markets
The matchup will be available through the teams' regional television partners and NBA League Pass, subject to applicable blackout restrictions.
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Celtics Looking to Build on Victory Over Knicks
Boston earned its first victory Friday with an impressive performance against New York.
Jayson Tatum finished with 36 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, leading the Celtics to a four-point victory over their Eastern Conference rivals. The Celtics entered the fourth quarter with a 10-point advantage, but New York mounted a comeback and reduced the deficit to one point late in the game.
Tatum responded with several important baskets, including a late three-pointer over Karl-Anthony Towns. Paul George and Neemias Queta each contributed 15 points, providing valuable support as Boston secured its first win.
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The Celtics will now attempt to carry that momentum into another home game.
Chicago Rookie Coming Off Impressive Performance
Although Chicago lost to Washington on Saturday, rookie Caleb Wilson delivered one of the most encouraging individual performances of the Bulls' young season. Wilson scored 30 points and collected 14 rebounds, giving Chicago a major offensive contribution despite the four-point defeat.
The Bulls defeated Milwaukee 132-125 on Friday but have also suffered losses against Toronto and Washington.
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Chicago's biggest problem has been its inconsistent outside shooting. The Bulls have made just 22.6 percent of their three-point attempts through three games, despite attempting more than 41 per contest.
Against Washington, Chicago made only 12 of its 43 three-point attempts. Those struggles could become particularly costly against a Boston team capable of creating separation with efficient perimeter shooting.
Boston Has Recent Success Against Chicago
The Celtics have won nine of their last 11 meetings against the Bulls, giving Boston an encouraging recent history in the matchup. Chicago will need improved defensive execution and better shot selection to reverse that trend.
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Boston, meanwhile, will be looking for another productive performance from Tatum while getting consistent contributions from its supporting cast. The Celtics have been managing an illness involving guard Devin Carter, while Chicago has also dealt with early-season availability concerns.
The latest official injury report should be checked before tipoff.
For Boston, Monday offers an opportunity to move above .500. For Chicago, it's a chance to correct its shooting problems and earn an important road victory.
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The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Oct 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
