Raptors season opener: Pirasanth Gunasekaram looks at Toronto's 43-point season-opening rout of Chicago and what it means for the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors made a statement in their season opener by beating the Chicago Bulls 135-92, proving they’re title contenders.
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in their season opener on Wednesday night, securing a franchise-record 43-point victory. Toronto's defense anchored the dominant performance, limiting the Bulls to just 31.8 percent shooting from the field. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 23 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
Scottie Barnes also posted 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists. In his first regular-season appearance for Toronto since the 2019 NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard contributed 23 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. The victory marked the largest season-opening defeat in Bulls franchise history.
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