The Chicago Bulls play host to the Boston Celtics at United Center on Monday.

The Celtics (9-6) just snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday, handing the Cleveland Cavaliers a 141-103 beatdown. Performances like that show just how scary this team can be and getting back to full health is obviously a huge reason why. Not only did Kemba Walker just return from his knee issue, Jayson Tatum is also expected to come off the COVID list here. Those are the two best players on this talented team and it's given Jaylen Brown time to show that he belongs on that list as well. Brown actually finished that game with 33 points in just 19 minutes of action and he's making some noise as a possible All-Star candidate. That makes this one of the most dangerous threesomes in the NBA and it's just a matter of time before they start picking up wins at ease.

The Bulls (7-9) just had a three-game winning streak snapped in their most recent game, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. That's certainly not a loss to be ashamed of either and it's clear this Bulls team is much better than they were last season. The guy who's really made the difference is Coby White. The sophomore point guard has taken his game to another level this season and he makes for a beautiful pairing with Zach LaVine. It's LaVine who might find himself in All-Star consideration though, averaging 29.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists across his last 10 games played. Those are LeBron James-like numbers and it's clear he's also taken his game to another level this season too.

These teams played twice last season, with Boston sweeping the season series. That gives the Celtics seven wins in their last eight meetings with the Bulls dating back three years.