2. May 13 @ Chicago Bulls
The Raptors have to take one from a Chicago Bulls team who is struggling despite being loaded with talent. The Bulls are one of the toughest teams to understand. An organization that was already loaded with young talent went all-in at the NBA Trade Deadline bringing in all-star big man Nikola Vucevic among some other small depth deals.
Nonetheless, the Bulls have struggled to play consistent basketball since the deadline and have had a tough time beating even the lowest tier of opponents. Despite their struggles with regards to integrating Vucevic into the lineup, Toronto would be foolish to look past them when it comes to making the postseason.
The Raptors can’t overlook the deep Bulls
Zach LaVine missing the past couple weeks due to league health and safety protocols was a big blow to this team, but once LaVine returns, a healthy Bulls team will be no easy task. With Vucevic on the inside and the LaVine-Coby White duo on the outside, Toronto’s defense could be stretched thin.
The Raptors have struggled this year against the Bulls, going 0-2 in their matchups so far. Chicago already has the tiebreaker after pummeling a team that couldn’t hang with them down in the low post in their first few seasons, so a win May 13 is a must for Toronto.