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Bulls tipoff

Bulls vs. Boston Celtics at the United Center, 7 p.m.

TV: TNT

Radio: WMVP 1000-AM

Update: The Bulls have played the Celtics twice in Boston. With Derrick Rose on the floor, the Bulls won 88-79 on Jan. 13. With Rose sidelined Sunday, Rajon Rondo had a field day with 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in the Celtics’ 95-91 victory. Paul Pierce (17.8 ppg) made the all-star team after recovering from a slow start. Ray Allen has gone 3-for-17 from 3-point range in the four games before Wednesday’s against Detroit, dropping his 3-point percentage below 50 percent.

Next: New Jersey Nets at the United Center, 3 p.m. Saturday

— Mike McGraw