The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.

The Chicago Bulls took down the Denver Nuggets at home on Monday night, and they now have a road trip coming up. The Bulls will return to action on Wednesday as they will be taking on the defending champion Boston Celtics,

The Boston Celtics could make a massive blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bulls if things don't go according to their championship plans.

Coby White led the Bulls with 16 points in 31 minutes in his first game after missing four straight with an ankle injury.

With Zach LaVine away from the team, it was going to be an uphill battle, but the Bulls didn't help their cause by allowing 27 points off 15 turnovers. And with the trade deadline a week away, the rumors aren't going away.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis destroyed the Bulls, and Jaylen Brown knows how scary that could be for the rest of the NBA.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket abasing Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP

To make matters worse for the Bulls, the Celtics have upgraded superstar forward Jayson Tatum to active after being listed as questionable with right knee tendinopathy.

Even if Boston wins, our Bulls vs Celtics predictions don't anticipate a massive blowout as the spread suggests.

Kristaps Porzingis starred in this win with 34 points and eight three-pointers. Jaylen Brown was not far behind with 28 points.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (32-15) take on the Chicago Bulls (20-27) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM ET.In their last matchup on Monday, the

The Boston Celtics are eyeing a repeat title this summer ... a very simple deal with the Chicago Bulls would provide that: Jaylen Brown for Zach LaVine, straight up. LaVine’s deal expires ...