Bulls Secure Play-In Spot with Win Over Raptors

The Chicago Bulls clinched a spot in the NBA Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a decisive 137-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Key performances included Coby White's 28 points, Talen Horton-Tucker's 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic's 22 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. This victory follows a two-game losing streak and pushes the Bulls' record to 34-42, positioning them just half a game behind the Miami Heat for the No. 9 seed. The Raptors, having won four straight games prior, saw their play-in tournament hopes dashed with this loss. Chicago's strong transition play and scoring depth were pivotal, as they outscored Toronto in the paint 70-44 and dominated the boards. The Bulls have six games remaining in the regular season to potentially improve their playoff seeding.