Raptors Vs Bulls: Ingram’s 31 Powers Raptors to 110-101 Win in Chicago
The Raptors Vs Bulls meeting ended 110-101 as Brandon Ingram scored 31 points and Toronto returned from the All-Star break with a road victory. The result extended a losing streak for Chicago while moving Toronto to 33-23 in the East, underscoring how a combination of perimeter defense and timely scoring closed out a tense finish.
Raptors Vs Bulls: Game flow and late-game decisiveness
Toronto led for much of the contest, building a lead as large as 14 while Chicago never led by more than three. The Raptors opened quickly and relied on defensive pressure to control possessions; an early 10-2 burst set the tone and a 12-0 second-quarter run opened a larger cushion. The Bulls mounted a late charge, capped by Anfernee Simons’ 3-pointer that made it 103-101 with 2: 12 remaining, but Toronto answered in clutch moments.
Key late sequences decided the outcome: Collin Murray-Boyles completed a three-point play with 1: 18 left, and Brandon Ingram hit a 17-foot jumper with 36 seconds remaining to push the lead to 108-101. Those plays effectively ended Chicago’s comeback attempt and sealed the 110-101 final.
Standout performances and rotation notes
Brandon Ingram finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists, providing the primary scoring engine for Toronto. Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter each contributed 14 points, while RJ Barrett added 13. Ja’Kobe Walter played 22 minutes and contributed four rebounds and three steals, drawing mention from the coaching staff as a player who made an impact on both ends.
On Chicago’s side, Anfernee Simons led the team with 20 points in his fifth game since joining the roster trade. Isaac Okoro scored 16. 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.
Rotation shifts, bench impact and health context
Toronto was notable for having its full roster available for only the fourth time this season, and coach decisions reshaped the rotation: Jakob Poeltl came off the bench while rookie Collin Murray-Boyles started in his place. That lineup shuffle allowed the bench to play defined roles and produced several small but consequential defensive stops early in the game.
Chicago’s sideline operated under unusual circumstances, with the head coach absent following a family bereavement and an assistant stepping in to direct the team. The Bulls also begin a seven-game homestand after this loss.
Standings impact and immediate outlook
The win moved Toronto to 33-23 and marked their eighth victory in 12 games since the stretch began. Chicago fell to 24-32 and extended a losing streak to seven games, including a recent loss to the same opponent two weeks earlier in Toronto. The result highlights a Raptors group that appears to be settling back into form after the All-Star break and a Bulls club that faces a stretch of home dates while seeking answers.
Box score snapshot
| Team | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 110 | 33-23 |
| Chicago Bulls | 101 | 24-32 |
Key individual lines: Brandon Ingram 31 points, eight rebounds, six assists; Ja’Kobe Walter 14 points, four rebounds, three steals; Anfernee Simons 20 points; Isaac Okoro 16 points. The close finish included a series of decisive plays in the final two minutes that favored Toronto’s experience and execution.
Recent updates indicate staff and rotation notes may continue to evolve as both teams move forward on their schedules; details may change as further roster decisions are made.
