Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chicago BullsBulls
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Raptors 138-99. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.