Brandon Ingram Powers Raptors Past Bulls 123 107 as Toronto Capitalizes on Chicago Roster Overhaul

Brandon Ingram scored 33 points as the Toronto Raptors delivered a breaking update Thursday night, defeating the newly retooled Chicago Bulls 123 107 at Scotiabank Arena and extending their upward season trajectory.

Immanuel Quickley added 24 points and Scottie Barnes finished with 13 as Toronto snapped a four game losing streak against Chicago and continued a strong first half of the season. The win improved the Raptors to 31 victories through 53 games, surpassing their total from last season and reinforcing the impact of roster continuity and internal growth.

Toronto seized control late in the third quarter after Chicago erased an 11 point deficit to tie the game at 76 with 6:51 remaining in the period. The Raptors responded with a decisive 24 12 run to close the quarter, building a 100 88 lead and maintaining separation throughout the fourth. Ingram was central to the surge, scoring from all three levels while drawing defensive attention that opened space for Toronto’s guards.

Chicago debuted multiple new rotation pieces following seven trades ahead of Thursday afternoon’s deadline, creating a compressed timeline for chemistry. Anfernee Simons scored 22 points in his first game with the Bulls, while rookie Matas Buzelis added 18. Guerschon Yabusele recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds in his Chicago debut, providing interior presence off the bench.

Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith each scored 13 points, Isaac Okoro added 10, and guard Yuki Kawamura matched his career high with seven assists. Ivey and Simons started in their Bulls debuts, while Yabusele and Mac McClung anchored the second unit. The Bulls shot competitively early but struggled to sustain defensive stops as rotations settled, a common outcome following major deadline movement.

For Toronto, Collin Murray Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili each scored 17 points, strengthening bench production and lineup flexibility. RJ Barrett missed the game with right knee soreness on the second night of a back to back, and Ja KOBE Walter stepped into the starting lineup and scored 12 points, a positive sign for depth as the schedule tightens.

From a season impact perspective, the Raptors continue to show balance and adaptability, with Ingram’s scoring providing a reliable late clock option and Quickley’s pace stabilizing the offense. What this means moving forward is a clearer path toward sustained playoff positioning if health remains favorable.

For Chicago, the outlook centers on integration and evaluation. With a reshaped roster and several newcomers assuming immediate roles, the next steps will focus on defining rotations and improving defensive cohesion as the Bulls assess performance through the remainder of the season.

The Bulls host Denver on Saturday night, while the Raptors remain home to face Indiana on Sunday as both teams move through the next phase of their respective timelines.