The Toronto Raptors will look to halt their three-game road losing streak when they face the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. This matchup marks the third encounter between these two teams this season, with Toronto having won the previous game 110-101.
As of now, the Raptors stand at 38 wins and 29 losses, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Bulls have a record of 28 wins and 40 losses, positioning them 12th in the conference. The game will take place in Chicago at 8 PM EDT.
Toronto will attempt to break their recent slump on the road, while Chicago holds a 17-26 record in conference play. The Bulls excel from beyond the arc, ranking sixth in the NBA by averaging 14.6 made three-pointers per game at a shooting percentage of 36.3%. Anfernee Simons leads the Bulls with an average of 2.7 made three-pointers per game, shooting 38.5% from long range.
The Raptors have been strong in conference matchups, holding a record of 28-16 and showing resilience in close games with a 7-4 record in one-possession contests. This season, the Bulls have shot 46.9% from the field, slightly above the 46.5% that the Raptors allow their opponents. Chicago averages 113.6 points per game, which is 6.4 points fewer than the 120.0 points they give up to opponents.
In their last meeting on February 20, Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 31 points, while Simons contributed 20 points for the Bulls. Notable performers for Chicago include Josh Giddey, who averages 17.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists, and Matas Buzelis, who has been averaging 21.3 points over his last ten games. For Toronto, RJ Barrett has been making an impact with an average of 1.9 made three-pointers over the last ten games and Immanuel Quickley shooting 44.4% with an average of 17.1 points.
In recent performance, the Bulls have gone 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 115.4 points, 47.2 rebounds, and 27.9 assists per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.6 points during this stretch. On the other hand, the Raptors also hold a 4-6 record over the same period, scoring an average of 112.3 points and shooting 48.1% from the field, as their opponents have averaged 112.7 points.
In terms of injuries, the Bulls will be without Anfernee Simons (wrist), Isaac Okoro (knee), Noa Essengue (season-ending shoulder injury), Jaden Ivey (knee), Zach Collins (season-ending toe injury), and Collin Sexton (leg). For the Raptors, Collin Murray-Boyles is listed as day-to-day due to a thumb injury.
This game presents a crucial opportunity for the Raptors to regain their momentum on the road and for the Bulls to capitalize on their home court advantage.
