Boston Celtics: John Salmons tied his career-high with 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 127-121 win over the Boston Celtics in Chicago. Paul Pierce led the Green with 37 points while Rajon Rondo had 26 points and 10 assists. Former UConn Husky Ray Allen had 17 points and Kendrick Perkins added 14 points. Brad Miller had 21 points for the Bulls while another former UConn Husky Ben Gordon had 17. The Green also lost Leon Powe to a bruised knee 4 minutes into the game. The Celtics are right back into action and it won’t be easy as Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat come to the TD BankNorth Garden on Wednesday night. [ESPN.com]