The Chicago Bulls are making a serious push for playoff contention after their decisive 137-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking their third consecutive entry into the play-in tournament. Coby White led the charge with 28 points, while Nikola Vučević contributed 22. Four players scored over 20 points, showcasing a potent offensive display against a lacking Raptors squad that opted to rest key players like RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji.

Kevin Huerter's return from injury proved pivotal as he added 16 points and revitalized the Bulls’ offense, which benefitted from an impressive 41.2% shooting from beyond the arc. This performance is crucial as the Bulls aim to close the gap on the Miami Heat for the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, now just half a game back. With the playoffs in sight and limited roster depth due to injuries, every game counts for the Bulls.