Bulls Edge Raptors 122-121 in Thrilling Game

The Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on December 17, with Nikola Vucevic scoring 24 points and Coby White contributing 19. Despite leading by 16 points, the Bulls watched their advantage shrink to just one in the fourth quarter. RJ Barrett led all scorers with 32 points for the Raptors, who suffered their fifth consecutive loss, while Gradey Dick added 27 points. The game saw Josh Giddey leave injured with an ankle issue, further complicating Toronto's injury struggles, which also included Jakob Poeltl leaving with a groin strain. Late game heroics from Jamal Shead, who hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, fell short as Chicago held on for the win. The Bulls improved their record to 12-15, while the Raptors dropped to 7-20, continuing to struggle without key players like Scottie Barnes.