In a must-win game against the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors were well on their way to securing a playoff spot with a 19-point lead and only nine minutes left in the third quarter. But then, the unthinkable happened, as the Bulls staged a remarkable second-half comeback to stun the Raptors and end their season. Raptors Season Ends in a Crushing Defeat Against Bulls in NBA.

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A Tale of Two Halves: LaVine and DeRozan Lead Bulls’ Charge
The Bulls defeated the Raptors 37-24 in the last frame to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs, led by Zach LaVine’s 39 points, including 30 in the second half, and DeMar DeRozan’s 23 points.
DeRozan’s Daughter Plays a Strange Role in Raptors’ Free Throws
One of the stranger subplots of the game was the effect DeMar DeRozan’s daughter, Diar, had on the Raptors’ free throws. Seated close to the baseline on the end of the floor where Toronto shot in the second half, she let out a high-pitched scream every time the Raptors attempted a free throw, seemingly causing them to miss more than usual. The Raptors finished an abysmal 18 of 36 from the line, which proved to be a crucial factor in their defeat.
Nurse’s Future in Doubt as Raptors’ Season Comes to an End
For Nick Nurse’s Raptors, the loss was a gut-wrenching end to a season that saw them win 18 of their last 29 games to reach the NBA Play-In Tournament. The future of the affable head coach is now in doubt, with reports suggesting that he may not return to the sideline for Toronto next season.
Bulls Set to Face Heat in Playoffs
The Bulls defeated the Raptors, and they will now play the Miami Heat on Friday night; the winner will earn the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Bulls will play the Milwaukee Bucks, led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the first-round matchup.
Final Score: Raptors Season Ends in a Crushing Defeat Against Bulls
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Raptors | 28 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 105 |
Bulls | 23 | 24 | 25 | 37 | 109 |