The Toronto Raptors return from the All-Star break aiming to extend their strong form against a struggling Chicago Bulls squad in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Raptors, fifth in the East, have won three of their last four and boast a balanced attack led by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, while the Bulls, 11th in the East, enter on a five-game losing streak amid injuries and recent trades that have depleted their roster. Toronto’s elite defense (top-10 DRtg at 110.2) could exploit Chicago’s offensive woes (bottom-10 ORtg at 108.4), but the Bulls’ home crowd at United Center might provide a spark in this post-break contest.
Venue Location
United Center
Chicago, Illinois
Tipoff is scheduled 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: CHSN and SportsNet
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Both teams are managing significant injuries post-break, with Chicago’s backcourt and frontcourt hit hard, forcing reliance on younger players. Toronto could see Poeltl’s return boost their interior presence, but Murray-Boyles’ status impacts bench depth.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Reason |
| Raptors | Jakob Poeltl | C | Questionable | Back; Injury Management / Return to Competition Reconditioning |
| Raptors | Collin Murray-Boyles | F | Questionable | Left Thumb; Sprain |
| Raptors | Chris Paul | G | Out | Not With Team |
| Raptors | Jonathan Mogbo | F | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Raptors | Chucky Hepburn | G | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Raptors | A.J. Lawson | G | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Bulls | Josh Giddey | G | Out | Left Hamstring; Strain |
| Bulls | Tre Jones | G | Out | Left Hamstring; Strain |
| Bulls | Jalen Smith | F | Out | Right Calf; Strain |
| Bulls | Isaac Okoro | G | Out | Left Knee; Soreness |
| Bulls | Zach Collins | C | Out | Right Toe; Sprain |
| Bulls | Noa Essengue | F | Out | Left Shoulder; Surgery (season-ending) |
Toronto’s offense (ORtg drops 3.2 without Poeltl) relies on Quickley and Shead for playmaking if Paul remains out. Chicago, without Giddey and Jones, shifts duties to Anfernee Simons (potential starter, recent 22 PPG) and Matas Buzelis, weakening their pace (96.8) and assist numbers (bottom-10 at 23.4 APG).
Key Player Matchups
This game features perimeter battles where Toronto’s length could overwhelm Chicago’s injury-thinned guards, alongside frontcourt clashes testing the Bulls’ rebounding (42.1 RPG, league-average) against the Raptors’ athleticism.
- Brandon Ingram (Raptors) vs. Isaac Okoro/Anfernee Simons (Bulls): Ingram (21.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 47.4% FG) exploits mismatches with his scoring (recent 33 PTS vs. CHI Okoro (out) or Simons (defensive lapses, opponents +3.8 points/100) gets targeted; Ingram’s mid-range (36.5% 3P) boosts Toronto’s ORtg to 118.4 on floor. Projected: Ingram 25+ PTS.
- Scottie Barnes (Raptors) vs. Jalen Smith/Matas Buzelis (Bulls): Barnes (19.3 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 5.6 APG, 50.4% FG) dominates with versatility (1.3 SPG, 1.6 BPG). Smith (out) leaves Buzelis (rookie, 12.4 PPG) exposed; Barnes’ rebounding edges Chicago’s weakened frontcourt (NRtg -4.1 without Smith. If Murray-Boyles plays, adds bench pop.
- Immanuel Quickley (Raptors) vs. Tre Jones/Josh Giddey (Bulls, both out): Quickley (17.0 PPG, 6.1 APG, 38.0% 3P) thrives in pick-and-roll (recent 24 PTS vs. CHI. Bulls shift to Simons or backups; Quickley’s spacing (2.7 3PM/G) exploits Chicago’s 116.8 DRtg. Toronto’s assists rise +2.4 with Quickley.
- Bench Impact: Raptors’ Sandro Mamukelashvili (11.4 PPG, 52.5% FG) vs. Bulls’ Leonard Miller (flashes). Toronto’s second unit NRtg +3.6; Chicago’s drops -5.2 without key reserves.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto has momentum, winning three of five with efficient shooting (48.5% FG recently). Chicago is in freefall, losing five straight while allowing 124.8 PPG.
Toronto Raptors Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | vs. Pistons | L | 95-113 |
| Feb 8 | vs. Pacers | W | 122-104 |
| Feb 5 | vs. Bulls | W | 123-107 |
| Feb 4 | vs. Timberwolves | L | 126-128 |
| Feb 1 | vs. Jazz | W | 107-100 |
- Form: L-W-W-L-W
- Key Trend: Road splits solid (16-10 away), averaging 116.8 PPG in wins but DRtg slips to 114.2 in losses. Turnovers low (12.4/G recently).
Chicago Bulls Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | @ Celtics | L | 105-124 |
| Feb 9 | @ Nets | L | 115-123 |
| Feb 7 | vs. Nuggets | L | 120-136 |
| Feb 5 | @ Raptors | L | 107-123 |
| Feb 3 | @ Bucks | L | 115-131 |
- Form: L-L-L-L-L
- Key Trend: Home struggles (15-12), allowing 124.8 PPG in skid. ORtg 110.4, but injuries drop NRtg to 118.6.
Series History
Chicago holds a historical edge, but Toronto has won the most recent matchup decisively.
- All-Time Record: Bulls 61-50 vs. Raptors
- Recent Head-to-Head: Raptors won Feb. 5, 2026 (123-107 in Toronto. Bulls won April 1, 2025 (137-118); series 1-1 this season, Raptors 1-0 ATS
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- Key Stat: In last 10 meetings, Bulls 6-4 SU, but over has hit in 5 of 10.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Raptors 6-4 ATS in last 10; 4-1 ATS on road recently. Bulls 1-4 ATS in last 5; 6-7 ATS as 6+ point underdogs. Over in 3 of Raptors’ last 5; under in 6 of last 10 H2H.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors – 6.5
Chicago Bulls 233.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026
