The Celtics didn’t miss a beat after a week-long All Star vacation, overpowering the Bulls 119-112 in a well-rounded effort.
White, who finished the night with 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, came out hot in the first quarter. He put up a quick 12 points, as well as three wild blocks. The Celtics led by as many as 16 at one point, but gave up an 8-0 run to close.
The Bulls exploded for 39 second-quarter points, led by Nicola Vucevic, who had 20 at the half – but scored just two points the rest of the way.