""In fact, only four of his 13 first-half shots came from the midrange. He was hitting everything, and for a time it seemed like he would chase his career high in points. He didn't get there, largely because he didn't chase it. But he finished with a ho-hum 33 points on only 20 shots, a casual display of otherworldly dominance.""
"Defence was never the Bulls' forte, and the Raptors exploited a weakened roster by doing something they hardly ever do: shoot the 3 well. Ingram's 5-for-9 and Mamu's 4-for-6 beyond the arc contributed to 14 makes (41%!) from downtown. The new-look Bulls were guard-heavy. With RJ out, Walter got the starting nod from Darko Rajakovic, and took full advantage. He sliced and diced into the lane, rim-finishing his way to 12 points in 31 minutes."
The Raptors reached 31 wins before All-Star Weekend, already exceeding last season's total. Facing a Chicago roster that added seven new players, Toronto used the matchup for experimentation: Scottie Barnes operated more as a facilitator, Brandon Ingram reduced mid-range attempts while scoring efficiently, and Immanuel Quickley increased three-point volume and threat. Toronto made 14 threes (41%), with Ingram 5-for-9 and Mamu 4-for-6. The new-look Bulls were guard-heavy; Walter started and scored 12 points in 31 minutes. Dick struggled defensively and was targeted, while Battle defended well but failed to make an outside splash. Expectations for Toronto remain high despite roster limitations.
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