Raptors Vs Bulls: 110-101 Game Recap and Takeaways
The raptors vs bulls matchup ended with Toronto defeating Chicago, 110-101, a result that left the Raptors at 33-23 and the Bulls at 24-32. The win hinged on stout defense, a big scoring night from Brandon Ingram and a notable supporting performance from Ja’Kobe Walter.
Raptors Vs Bulls game details
Toronto opened with an early 10-2 advantage and led by as much as 14 points while Chicago never held a lead greater than three. The first quarter finished 25-23 in favor of the Raptors despite Toronto attempting 10 more field-goal attempts than Chicago. A second-quarter 12-0 run pushed the lead wider before Chicago staged a late push that forced some genuine clutch minutes for the visitors.
raptors vs bulls key performers
Brandon Ingram finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists while connecting on 3 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc; the rest of the team combined for 4 of 18 on threes. Ja’Kobe Walter played 22 minutes and contributed 14 points, four rebounds and three steals; his activity on defense and a pair of third-quarter plays — an offensive rebound and reverse layup on one possession and a made three from the left corner that helped push the lead to 78-64 — were singled out after the game. The head coach described Walter as looking "ready for the challenge" following the victory.
Defense, turnovers and momentum swings
Chicago finished the first quarter with 11 turnovers amid pressure from Toronto’s unpredictable double teams and aggressive pursuit of loose balls. That defensive intensity created the early cushion that allowed Toronto to absorb a late Chicago run. A 7-0 spurt led by Tre Jones pulled the Bulls within seven in the third quarter and Jones hit a buzzer-beating layup off a defensive breakdown to end that period, but Toronto withstood the rally and closed out the final minutes to secure the nine-point margin.
Rotation notes and bench impact
For just the fourth time this season the Raptors had their entire roster available. The coach elected to bring Jakob Poeltl off the bench as he continued to get his legs under him following an extended absence; Poeltl played but was described as not looking fully healthy. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles started in Poeltl’s place and delivered a number of touch passes to Ingram during the game. Bench activity also featured Jamal Shead forcing an early offensive foul on an opponent aggressive defense. On Chicago’s side, new acquisition Anfernee Simons hit a couple of timely threes in the second quarter that briefly stemmed Toronto’s run.
Key takeaways
- Raptors improved to 33-23 with a defensive-minded win; Bulls dropped to 24-32.
- Ingram’s 31-point performance and Walter’s active 22 minutes were decisive.
- Rotation adjustments — Poeltl off the bench and Murray-Boyles starting — had visible effects on matchups.
Looking ahead, if Toronto’s defense continues to generate turnovers and Ingram maintains his scoring efficiency, the team can expect to protect its position in the standings. Conversely, Chicago’s ability to reduce turnovers and sustain late-quarter execution will be central to reversing its recent slide. Specific upcoming schedules were not provided, so further implications will depend on how both teams respond in their next games.
