The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls, 121-108, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night in an In-Season Tournament Group Play game.

The Raptors (8-8) came out hot from the opening tip, leading to a commanding 36-22 lead through one. The Bulls (5-12) weren't able to make any dent in their deficit prior to halftime, and Toronto extended its lead to 16 entering the final period on the way to a comfortable home victory. Chicago lost despite shooting 51.2 percent, including 44.4 percent from distance, as Toronto was able to drain an even better 53.0 percent of its attempts overall.

Zach LaVine overcame a questionable tag to lead the Bulls with 36 points, adding four rebounds, three assists and one steal. DeMar DeRozan tallied 19 points, four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. Coby White delivered 14 points, three rebounds and three assists. Patrick Williams finished with 12 points, five boards, one assist and one steal.

O.G. Anunoby led the Raptors with 26 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, three assists and one steal. Pascal Siakam supplied 18 points, eight assists, three rebounds and one steal. Dennis Schroder registered 17 points and five assists. Gary Trent netted 16 points, while Jakob Poeltl generated a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double that included three assists, two steals and one block. Scottie Barnes managed 13 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal.

The Bulls remain on the road and visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, while the Raptors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night as well.