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The Toronto Raptors (16-25) and Chicago Bulls (19-23) face off on January 18 at Scotiabank Arena.
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Spurs while following losses to the Warriors and Cavaliers. In terms of shooting percentage, the Chicago Bulls average 110.1 points on 45.8% and giving up 112.4 points on 46.6%. Zach LaVine averages 20 points and four assists, while DeMar DeRozan averages 22 points and four rebounds. The third player to score in double figures is Coby White, while Nikola Vucevic pulls down 10.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls hit 78.7% of their free throws from the line and 36% from outside the arc. They are pulling down 43.4 rebounds per game while giving up 36.6% of their shooting from beyond the arc. 6 players for the Chicago Bulls are listed as injured, including the questionable Patrick Williams.
Scottie Barnes, a young forward who is experiencing a breakout season, is leading Toronto. In home games, Barnes averages 21.2 points and 9.2 rebounds, while he averages 20.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. Together with their top-three assist average (29.5 per game), Toronto additionally tops the league in fast break points (17.8 per game). The Raptors complete their profile with a field goal percentage of 48.2%, an average of 54.0 points in the paint, and a low turnover rate of 13.2 per game. Toronto’s defense is excellent at stopping free throw attempts; they allow less than 20 a game. The Bulls’ problems can help the Raptors as well. Chicago’s road record this season is merely 6-13, with opponents outscoring them by 7.1 points per 100 possessions. Conversely, the Toronto Raptors, who acquired 3 players in the Pascal Siakam trade, have five injury reports, including them.
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Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Game Information
- Date: 01/18/2024
- Time: 07:30 PM ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON.
- How to Watch Bulls vs Raptors: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
