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Bulls Edge Raptors in Nail-Biter, 122-121

Nikola Vucevic leads Chicago with 24 points as Toronto's comeback falls short in a game marked by injuries and clutch performances.

  • Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points, including a key hook shot in the final seconds, to secure the Bulls' victory over the Raptors.
  • Lonzo Ball hit a crucial late-game three-pointer despite ongoing wrist issues, solidifying his return as a clutch player for Chicago.
  • Josh Giddey exited in the third quarter with a right ankle injury after nearing a triple-double with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.
  • The Raptors, now on a five-game losing streak, were led by RJ Barrett's 32 points but struggled with injuries to key players, including Jakob Poeltl's groin strain in the fourth quarter.
  • Chicago's bench contributed 50 points, with Talen Horton-Tucker scoring 15, as the team extended its streak of at least 10 made three-pointers to 27 games.
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