Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chicago BullsBulls
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Raptors held off the Bulls 99-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.