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Bulls vs Raptors NBA Recap: Highlights

Game Recap

The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors battled in a hard-fought Eastern Conference showdown on January 31, 2025. Both teams are competing for playoff positioning, and this game had major implications. In a game that went down to the wire, the Bulls pulled off a 108-104 victory, thanks to a clutch fourth-quarter performance by DeMar DeRozan against his former team.

The game was close throughout, with the Raptors taking a 52-49 lead at halftime behind strong shooting from Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes. The Bulls took control in the third quarter, going on a 12-4 run, but Toronto fought back with key three-pointers from Gary Trent Jr. in the final minutes. However, DeRozan hit back-to-back mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes, helping Chicago hold off the Raptors.


Key Performances

Chicago Bulls:

  • DeMar DeRozan: 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
  • Zach LaVine: 22 points, 6 assists.
  • Nikola Vučević: 18 points, 11 rebounds (double-double).

Toronto Raptors:

  • Pascal Siakam: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
  • Scottie Barnes: 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.
  • Gary Trent Jr.: 15 points, 4 three-pointers.

Statistical Highlights

  • Field Goal Percentage:
    • Bulls: 47.8%
    • Raptors: 45.5%
  • Three-Point Shooting:
    • Bulls: 36.7% (11/30)
    • Raptors: 38.5% (10/26)
  • Turnovers:
    • Bulls: 10
    • Raptors: 12

Takeaways

  • DeRozan continues to be one of the league’s best clutch players, delivering big shots in the final minutes.
  • The Bulls’ rebounding edge played a big role, as Vučević dominated the paint against Toronto’s bigs.
  • The Raptors need better late-game execution, as they struggled to get quality shots in the final minute.

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Written by Eduardo Marin

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