Tonight’s Bulls-Raptors game comes at a key time for the Toronto Raptors as they try to steady their play after an inconsistent stretch, according to a gameday preview.
Toronto enters the game with a 30-22 record and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference. The team is coming off a narrow 128-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where scoring struggles in the fourth quarter once again proved costly.
Despite the recent ups and downs, the Raptors remain strong defensively, ranking sixth in defensive rating.
Roster changes around the trade deadline have created additional uncertainty. Chris Paul remains on the roster for now but could be moved before the deadline, while Ochai Agbaji has already left.
Trayce Jackson-Davis is expected to provide frontcourt depth later, but will not play in this game.
The Chicago Bulls arrive after significant roster turnover and a 1-3 road stretch, making Toronto the favorite on paper.
With three games remaining before All Star Weekend, the Raptors view this game as an important step toward building momentum ahead of a big test against Detroit next week.
While the Bulls put together a favorable matchup, Toronto’s focus remains on refining rotations and finishing games stronger.
