Raptors Vs Bulls: Raptors 110-101 Bulls — Ingram's 31 Powers Return From Break
The Raptors returned from the All-Star break with a 110-101 victory in a matchup billed as raptors vs bulls, paced by Brandon Ingram's 31-point night. The win pushed Toronto to 33-23 and marked its eighth victory in 12 games, while Chicago fell into a seventh straight loss and opened a seven-game homestand under difficult circumstances.
Raptors Vs Bulls: Key moments and scoring swings
The late sequence defined the finish. After Anfernee Simons hit a 3-pointer to complete a 7-0 run and pull Chicago within 103-101 with 2: 12 remaining, Collin Murray-Boyles converted a three-point play with 1: 18 left. Ingram then hit a 17-foot field goal with 36 seconds on the clock to create a 108-101 margin that sealed the outcome. The final scoring run came at a critical juncture and preserved the Raptors' advantage down the stretch.
Standout performances and rotations
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 31 points while adding eight rebounds and six assists. Supporting contributions included Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter each scoring 14 points, and RJ Barrett adding 13. On Chicago's side, Anfernee Simons paced the Bulls with 20 points in his fifth game after joining the team in a trade, and Isaac Okoro contributed 16 points.
Bulls guards Josh Giddey and Tre Jones returned from hamstring injuries and each logged about 21 1/2 minutes. Giddey finished with five points and five assists, while Jones had 12 points and six assists. The rotation adjustments and limited minutes for those returning from injury were notable factors in Chicago's evening.
Context, coaching dynamics and immediate implications
Chicago played without head coach Billy Donovan, who was away following the death of his father; assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. directed the team. The absence coincided with Chicago's seventh straight loss, leaving the Bulls 24-32 and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto sits fifth in the East at 33-23 after improving its recent form with this win.
After the game, comments from the Toronto bench highlighted Ja’Kobe Walter's readiness. The coaching staff described Walter as ready for the challenge following the victory, an endorsement that accompanies his 14-point contribution in the matchup.
What to watch next
The win extends a positive stretch for Toronto, which has won eight of its last 12 games and will look to maintain momentum. Chicago faces the immediate test of an extended homestand while attempting to halt a seven-game slide and manage roster continuity with coaches and players adjusting to recent changes. These developments will shape both teams' short-term outlook as the season progresses.
Note: Game details are drawn from the latest game recap and reflect the information available about scoring, rotations and team records for this matchup.
