Bulls vs. Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Chicago Bulls (2-1) play against the Toronto Raptors (2-2) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 6:00 PM EDT on Sunday October 9, 2022
Chicago Bulls 115, Toronto Raptors 98 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo with the spark off the bench in the second half!
@Javonte Green | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/JVO3oTCfLi – 9:45 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coming home with the dub. Back at it Tuesday!
@Plus500 | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/PzwJMq9zy2 – 9:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Just a meaningless preseason win for the Bulls on Sunday? Try convincing DeMar DeRozan of that.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/10/… – 9:01 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Confirming: Woo took off from FAR!!
@Javonte Green | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/iZXIQhndbF – 8:44 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Andre Drummond played it off well. pic.twitter.com/d6LDtcOEju – 8:42 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Final numbers 📊
DeMar: 21p/8r/8a
Woo: 17p/5r
Ayo: 14p/7r/5a
Vooch: 13p/9r/2a
Zach: 9p/2r
Andre: 9p/9r
Alex Caruso: 8p/1r/3a
Coby: 7p/4r 6a
Jones Jr.: 6p/2r
Pat: 6p/3r
Dalen: 5p/2r/3a pic.twitter.com/XfChg2oYPL – 8:40 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls outscored Toronto 68-41 in 2ndH and win going away.
Javonte Green reminded everyone he’s the best option at PF with 17 pts in 16 mins.
DeRozan with 21-8-8 in his old home. Drummond introduced a new weapon, going 3-for-3 from 3-point land. – 8:29 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls win 115-98 in Toronto.
Another really strong showing from Javonte Green, who scored 17 points. Ayo Dosunmu is also looking more and more confident at PG.
Passing accuracy definitely a concern tonight, those 23 turnovers will make for a long film session. – 8:27 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Bulls 115, Raptors 98.
DeRozan: 21/8/8
Vooch: 13/9/2
Ayo: 14/7/5
Javonte: 17/5/1
Drummond: 9/9/1/3-3 3PTs
The Bulls close their preseason schedule Tuesday against Milwaukee. – 8:27 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Back at it on Friday pic.twitter.com/ID7z9NozOi – 8:27 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Preseason road dub! 💪 pic.twitter.com/sLjUpk6hcL – 8:27 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Javonte Green had 17 points in 15 minutes tonight (all in the second half). He shot 7-8 from the field and 2-3 from 3-point range
He is averaging 16.7 ppg in the preseason on cumulative 17-22 shooting (6-8 from 3P) – 8:27 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 115, Raptors 98
DeRozan 21 pts, 8 rebs, 8 assists
Green 17 pts (7-8 FGs), 5 rebs
Vucevic 13 pts, 9 rebs
Dosunmu 14 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists
LaVine 3-9 FGs, 5 TOs
Williams 1-8 FGs
Bulls are 2-1 in preseason. And Patrick Williams’ starting job is very much in jeopardy. – 8:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ex-Nets C Andre Drummond is 3-of-3 from downtown for the Bulls tonight against the Raptors. – 8:22 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Throw it DOWN, Javonte Green 😤
pic.twitter.com/4HNUolQRN3 – 8:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Andre Drummond today:
0-2 on twos
3-3 on threes pic.twitter.com/mwhNnWOXGd – 8:17 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LOOK WHERE HE TOOK OFF FROM!!
@NBCSChicago | @Javonte Green pic.twitter.com/Dt33qfJa4a – 8:15 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
I don’t know how Dalen Terry will get his minutes, but he needs to get them. Whenever something good is happening late in games, Terry is usually somehow involved in it. – 8:12 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Javonte Green, your table is ready.
(h/t: @steverosenbloom) – 8:11 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
This one got a bit out of hand quickly, Bulls by a dozen, five minutes left – 8:11 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Dalen Terry has legit potential. – 8:10 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Before tonight, Andre Drummond had made 15 three-pointers in 718 regular season games
He’s made 3 tonight, which is 3 more than he made the entire 2021-22 season – 8:09 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
OKAYYY @DALANOBANTON
That’s how you’re feeling?! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/lmilHvnk1D – 8:08 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Dalen with the vision for a floating Woo!
@NBCSChicago | @Javonte Green pic.twitter.com/U9TNa9ojPC – 8:06 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
And-trey Drummond! – 8:05 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Andre Drummond’s career 3-point percentage is .132. He’s 3-for-3 in today’s game. #Bulls – 8:05 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
😭😭😭 Drummond done added a 3 ball – 8:05 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👌👌👌
@Andre Drummond | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/Ar2Wrlgayw – 8:02 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Down three with 12 to go! pic.twitter.com/lClUU26Rbh – 7:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
After 3
Raptors 80, Bulls 77 on a smooth Juancho 3
It’s a barn-burner!!! – 7:54 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Bulls challenge a call
Raptors challenge a call
I challenge the NBA to disallow pre-season challenges – 7:52 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Place filled in nicely, fans chanting “Let’s go, Raptors” late in third quarter of a pre-season game and I don’t know what that says but it says something – 7:50 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
PULL UP👌 @Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/HgkPqhsHQr – 7:42 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
That USC connection still strong 👀
@NBCSChicago | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/PTWGN6PJJm – 7:42 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DeMar getting going!
@DeMar DeRozan | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/la9cTzoTbg – 7:40 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Vooch’s footwork inside is ELITE!
@NBCSChicago | @Nikola Vucevic pic.twitter.com/YGCUIzaHY7 – 7:37 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Scottie Barnes, who limped to the bench a few minutes ago, will check back in. – 7:37 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls opened 3rdQ on a 20-5 run with Javonte Green taking over at PF – 7:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
After being on the winning end of a big comeback in Boston the other day, the Raptors have given up a 12-point lead to Chicago and now trail by 5. Shooting remains a concern – they’re at 38% from the field and have hit just 5 of their 22 3PA. – 7:35 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach for the lead! 👌
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/EsfcitLZix – 7:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Snark of the night as 12-point Raptors lead becomes 5-point deficit
“Is this their tribute to the Blue Jays?” – 7:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 2 with 7:48 left in the third and I’ll be damned if a pre-season game hasn’t broken out – 7:30 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Barnes hobbled a bit going to bench, medical staff checked him out and he’s on the bench but not in the game at the moment
Christian Koloko replaces him – 7:25 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie Barnes was hobbling his way into the timeout and got checked out by the training staff. Looked like he got bumped by Vucevic. Barnes will be replaced by Christian Koloko but is staying on the bench. – 7:24 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Javonte Green starts the second half in place of Derrick Jones Jr. Javonte didn’t play in H1 – 7:20 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
As for Javonte Green’s DNP-CD in 1st half after starting/playing well last game, Donovan said postgame after Nuggets that “you know what you’re going to get from Green” every night and also hinted at wanting to take look at Derrick Jones Jr., who he said has played well in camp – 7:12 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Halftime.
DeMar: 13pts / 6reb / 4ast
Vooch: 7pts / 7reb
Ayo: 7pts / 2reb / 4ast pic.twitter.com/AFp5IFhGqW – 7:08 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
so far, so good pic.twitter.com/wMEMSdXyfj – 7:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 57-47 at the half
Trent 15, Siakam 11, VanVleet 10 – 7:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Raptors 57, Bulls 47 at half
DeRozan 13 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists
Vucevic 7 pts, 7 rebs
LaVine 1-7 FGs
Bulls 16 TOs – 7:04 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
O.G. Anunoby just blocked two jumpshots in a row.
Zach LaVine took those jumpshots. – 7:01 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Ayo Dosunmu showing flashes of that quick decisiveness that Billy Donovan has been talking about throughout this preseason. Bulls picking up some transition rhythm in Toronto today. – 6:58 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 8, starters finishing off the first half
Bulls come bearing holiday gifts to the tune of 14 turnovers so far – 6:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls up to 14 TOs and having trouble completing basic entry passes. – 6:57 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Deebo smooth with it.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan pic.twitter.com/dFGits3FAn – 6:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Raptors serving brined turkey as the main entree tonight to their media … on Canada’s Thanksgiving … brilliance. (Also, if you’re not brining, you’re doing it wrong.) – 6:53 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Rest of Bulls 3-11 on threes; Andre Drummond 1-1. Now that’s what I call a new offense. Hey, fooled the Raps. Bulls immediately sub in Vucevic in apparent attempt to keep secret weapon secret. 44-35 Raps. I know, we don’t care. – 6:50 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Drummond with the range 👌
@NBCSChicago | @Andre Drummond pic.twitter.com/wyTMLXwuhN – 6:48 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Who says the Bulls didn’t add enough shooting this offseason? pic.twitter.com/gYdv6M9CMg – 6:46 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Andre Drummond, who has made 15 career 3-pointers and is a career 13.2% shooter from that distance, just sank one. – 6:46 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Switch it up wit da left 🎶 @DALANOBANTON pic.twitter.com/Vc0MJHStzg – 6:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nice quarter. The Raptors’ regulars had shot 5-for-42 from 3 over the past 2 games. VanVleet and Trent, alone, were 3-for-4 in that Q. Those 2 combined for 21 points, Siakam and Barnes had 11, and Banton continued his strong play in a few minutes off the bench. – 6:39 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
a dime 👀
@Thaddeus Young ➡️ @Gary Trent Jr. pic.twitter.com/97Whs6xs3O – 6:39 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Work to do after one.
DeMar DeRozan: 8pts / 3rbs
Nikola Vucevic: 7pts / 4rbs pic.twitter.com/J6DvKI0Xv3 – 6:38 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Another bad 1st quarter by preseason #Bulls. Toronto with lots of points in paint, free throws and a few 3-pointers to take a 38-27 lead. The defense has a long way to go – 6:38 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors 38, Bulls 27 after a very defence-optional first quarter. – 6:36 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Caruso producing a strong first rotational turn. – 6:32 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Thad Young bucket to start the Thad Young Revenge (Pre-season) Game – 6:32 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
hoopin’ at home 🏀
@ScottBarnes561 ➡️ @Pascal Siakam ➡️ @Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/QFT9JpKO4C – 6:30 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Throw it down Vooch! 😤
@NBCSChicago | @Nikola Vucevic pic.twitter.com/zz6Y3v1OGF – 6:30 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 4 at second timeout, VanVleet’s made a couple of 3s; Barnes wheeling in the paint and, man, DeMar’s still a joy to watch operate – 6:29 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Small and noisy sample, obviously, but this is the best the starters have looked this preseason. They’re doing a nice job of getting into the paint (something Nurse has talked a lot about), swinging the ball/generating good looks. Highlight: Anunoby’s spin move/pass out to Trent – 6:24 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Caught Goran Dragic in street clothes on broadcast just before start of Bulls-Raptors. “Healthy rest” game for him, per Bulls PR. Billy Donovan has said repeatedly team will manage Dragic’s minutes carefully – 6:23 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Not in Toronto but @NBCSChicago broadcast with @jasonbenetti and @34billy42 on the call showed Goran Dragic in street clothes for this affair. Donovan has talked about pacing Dragic, who is in game shape after competing at EuroBasket. – 6:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 5 at first timeout, Fred’s got 7 pts, 3 steals; DeMar’s got 6 – 6:22 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Our newest video coordinator @Drake pic.twitter.com/GboAhX92Bo – 6:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors’ second-to-last preseason game and only one in Toronto. It took Fred VanVleet 15 seconds to hit a 3 and took DeMar DeRozan 35 seconds to draw a foul and attempt free throws. All is right with the basketball world, for now at least. – 6:14 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Bulls start Derrick Jones Jr. at power forward for Javonte Green in apparent motivational ploy to try to get Green to hustle. – 6:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
VanVleet, Siakam, Barnes, Trent Jr. and Anunoby start for the Raptors vs. DeMar DeRozand and the Bulls in Toronto’s only exhibition game at Scotiabank Arena. – 6:09 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👀🔴 – 6:00 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
I SAID …. AYYYYYYOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/zVkHiRbpod – 5:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Everything old is new again, or something like that
Raptors start VanVleet,Trent, Anunoby, Barnes, Siakam – 5:48 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Bringing the Rook up to speed.
@Zach LaVine | @Dalen Terry pic.twitter.com/7QYPMQ4AUi – 5:37 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s Starting Five pic.twitter.com/OuQFPj1sy8 – 5:34 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Airplane Mode into the lineup in Toronto.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/cAN5BJFKR5 – 5:31 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
We’re just happy to be home! pic.twitter.com/2lwxbv1Sp1 – 5:27 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Regular starters for Raptors with VanVleet, Barnes, Trent Jr. Anunoby and Siakam. Tipoff in about 40 minutes. – 5:25 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
For Raptors second to last pre-season game, still no Otto Porter Jr, no Malachi Flynn, and new to the injured list Chris Boucher who is out with a hamstring strain, not thought to be overly serious. Justin Champagne is back in fighting for one of those final spots on the roster. – 5:19 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Hoodie Szn in the 6. pic.twitter.com/hHwUK7o5hW – 4:53 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Chris Boucher’s got a bit of a hamstring issue and won’t play for the Raptors tonight, Justin Champagnie’s back, Porter and Flynn remain out
Everyone else good to go – 4:53 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Raptors have tweaked their backdrop for the season, it appears pic.twitter.com/P4oBeSLG4b – 4:28 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
No Malachi, Otto, or Chris Boucher tonight. Everyone is good to go – 4:27 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Chris Boucher, who hurt his hamstring late in Friday’s game, is out tonight. Nurse says he went for an MRI and while he doesn’t think it’s “super serious” he’ll miss some time. Porter remains out with his hamstring injury. Champagnie returns but will be on a minutes cap tonight. – 4:21 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Boucher…hamstring issue…had an MRI yesterday…will be sidelined for the Raptors tonight – 4:20 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Chris Boucher out vs. Bulls with hamstring issue; Porter still out. Justin Champagnie will make his pre-season debut. – 4:19 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Justin Champagnie will be back tonight on “short minutes” – 4:19 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Chris Boucher is out tonight – 4:17 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Back at the crib throwin FITS pic.twitter.com/jouWWnNmcy – 4:02 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
OKAY EVAN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LKq0bTiYT8 – 3:53 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Kept this one for the city
Team signed jersey if you come through now 🗣
#WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/JhbBzkawCW – 3:51 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Ayyy let’s go Rhea! 🔥
Next drop coming soon 👀 pic.twitter.com/qg4aiNlJLR – 3:36 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Did y’all think we forgot about you, Toronto? 👀
You know the vibes 🤘First fan here gets a @ScottBarnes561 jersey pic.twitter.com/67mUlr5xBY – 3:26 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Feels good to be home pic.twitter.com/IaWsE6IBlc – 3:18 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Chicago Bears trying to steal a win at Minnesota and hurt the tank. – 3:17 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luke Kornet was out of his ankle sleeve today at Celtics practice. Last preseason game is Friday against Toronto in Montreal. pic.twitter.com/04RwX5nN0D – 2:20 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Javonte Green started over Patrick Williams in the Bulls’ second preseason game. bullswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/not… – 1:16 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Here’s how to watch Sunday’s preseason contest between the Bulls and Raptors. bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/bulls-vs… – 12:56 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Giants play like a team that has completely bought into what Daboll is selling. Reminds me of that first Thibs year with the Bulls. A bunch of young, hungry players playing hard — and together — for a longtime assistant who finally got a shot to run a team. – 12:36 PM
