On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls hit the road for an Eastern Conference clash against the Toronto Raptors north of the border. Struggling with a 5-11 record, the Bulls have dropped four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Raptors hold a 7-8 season record, securing the fourth spot in the Atlantic Division. The game is set to tip off at 7:40 PM EST.
After a 116-102 defeat at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls have slipped to a 5-11 record for the season. The Toronto Raptors are sporting a fresh appearance this season, featuring a new coach and bidding farewell to some stars from their previous triumphant years. The outcomes have been inconsistent, reflected in their 7-8 record as they approach this upcoming clash against the Bulls.
Where to watch Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: November 24, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Place: Toronto, Canada
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live stream: Fubo
- NBA League Pass
Injury report
For the Raptors, Kotoko and Young won’t be playing the game due to illness. Besides, Freeman-Liberty is also expected to miss out the game due to an ankle injury. For the Bulls, Ball and Lavine will be sitting out due to knee and foot injury, respectively.
Key matchups
Once more, the Bulls faced a sluggish beginning, putting up only 14 points in the opening quarter, and couldn’t fully recover throughout the game. Although they managed to level the score early in the third quarter, the Thunder promptly responded, establishing a lead they maintained to pull away.
DeMar DeRozan took charge, contributing 25 points, while Coby White added 23 points, showcasing a season-best seven 3-pointers. The Bulls navigated the game without All-Star Zach LaVine, who was sidelined due to a sore foot.
With a season record of only 5-11, the Bulls find themselves potentially undergoing a significant transformation as they explore trade options for LaVine, aiming for a comprehensive rebuild. Offensive struggles have notably plagued the team throughout this season.
Toronto clinched victories in two out of three recent games, securing a nail-biting 132-131 win against an opponent on Wednesday night. Pascal Siakam led the charge with an impressive double-double, notching 36 points and 10 rebounds. Scottie Barnes continued his standout season, contributing 20 points, 11 rebounds, and a crucial go-ahead dunk with only 27 seconds remaining. Dennis Schroder also made a significant impact with 26 points for the Raptors.
Undergoing significant changes this season, the Raptors feature a new point guard and a fresh head coach. While currently ranking 20th in overall scoring in the NBA, they showcase a strong presence by holding the fourth position in fastbreak points. In terms of shooting accuracy, the Raptors are 17th in field goal percentage and 22nd in 3-point field goal percentage.
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