Bulls Stun Raptors In OT
The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors, 104-103, at United Center on Friday evening.

Alex Caruso buried a three with 2.1 seconds on the clock in overtime to close out the Bulls' first win. The Raptors had an early 14-2 lead to start the game, but the Bulls fought back to take a 24-18 lead into the second quarter. Neither side could find much of a rhythm, while the Bulls kept control and carried a seven-point advantage into halftime. The Raptors came out with a better effort in the third and outscored the hosts by 10 points to take a three-point edge into the fourth. The Raptors led by 17 points with five minutes left on the clock, but the Bulls mounted a ferocious rally to tie the game and force overtime. The Bulls kept the determination alive through overtime and thanks to Caruso's late three, closed out their first win of the season.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 33 points, four rebounds, three assists, four steals and a block, in 41 minutes. Coby White followed up with 17 points, six rebounds, eight assists and a steal, while Alex Caruso added 13 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. The Bulls shot 37.4 percent from the field, including 8-for-39 from deep.

Meanwhile, Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, in 39 minutes. Pascal Siakam followed up with 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Gary Trent added 16 points off the bench. The Raptors shot 47 percent from the field, including 9-for-36 from long range.

The Raptors (1-1) are right back in action on Saturday as they host the 76ers. The Bulls (1-1) are also in action on Saturday, in Detroit.
Posted on: 10/27/2023 8:35 PM
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