Bulls Beat the Raptors 122-106 to End Toronto’s Season-Best Winning Streak at 5
Bulls’ Coby White Scores 25 Points to Lead Team to Victory
Coby White scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 122-106 on Friday night to end Toronto’s season-best winning streak at five. Jalen Smith added a season-high 17 points, Josh Giddey had 15, and Matas Buzelis contributed 12 points to help the Bulls win their third straight game north of the border.
Raptors’ Struggle to Keep Pace
Scottie Barnes had 20 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 19 points, and Immanuel Quickley added 14 points for the Raptors, who came in having won seven of eight games. Quickley returned to the starting lineup after missing the past eight games due to a strained left hip, but it was his 10th appearance of the season, and Toronto is now 1-9 in those games.
Takeaways
* The Bulls were led by their leading scorer Zach LaVine, who missed his second consecutive game due to personal reasons. Chicago couldn’t win at Boston without him on Wednesday, but they fared better against Toronto.
* The Raptors went 8-7 in January for their first winning month since November 2023.
Key Moment
Toronto led 64-63 on Barrett’s layup with 7:17 left in the third quarter, but Buzelis scored seven points as the Bulls responded with an 18-8 surge over the next five minutes, taking an 88-74 lead to the fourth quarter.
Key Stat
The Bulls outscored the Raptors 50-32 in bench points.
Up Next
Both teams play Sunday. The Bulls are at Detroit, and the Raptors host the Los Angeles Clippers.
Conclusion
The Bulls’ balanced attack and strong bench performance proved too much for the Raptors, as they ended Toronto’s season-best winning streak at five games. The loss marks the Raptors’ 24th defeat in 25 games when trailing at halftime.
FAQs
Q: Who scored 25 points for the Bulls in the game?
A: Coby White
Q: How many points did Nikola Vucevic score for the Bulls?
A: 21 points
Q: How many points did the Bulls’ bench score?
A: 50 points
