Coby White delivered a clutch performance with 24 points, including a dramatic four-point play in the final seconds of regulation, as the Chicago Bulls stormed back to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125-115 in overtime on Friday night.
White’s heroics came with just four seconds left in the fourth quarter when he drained a three-pointer while drawing a foul, tying the game at 110 and forcing overtime. In the extra period, Lonzo Ball knocked down a pair of three-pointers during a 10-2 run that put Chicago in control for good.
Josh Giddey contributed a double-double with 19 points and 12 assists, while Zach Collins added 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, while Immanuel Quickley added 23 before fouling out just one minute into overtime.
Toronto held a 101-88 advantage with nine minutes left in regulation, but the Bulls mounted a furious comeback, going on a 12-0 run over a span of 4:30 to erase the deficit. The Raptors had built a 63-54 halftime lead after starting the second quarter with a 10-2 surge.
Takeaways
Raptors: Toronto appeared to be in control for most of the game but faltered down the stretch due to costly mistakes and missed shots. The Bulls capitalized, scoring 24 points off turnovers.
Bulls: Chicago played without center Nikola Vucevic, who missed his third straight game due to a right calf injury. His absence was felt, as the Bulls were outrebounded 51-45 overall and 16-10 on the offensive glass.
Key Moment
With Toronto leading 110-106 in the closing seconds, some Bulls fans began heading for the exits. But those who stayed erupted when White buried a three-pointer while drawing a foul from Quickley, converting the four-point play to send the game to overtime.
Key Stat
Chicago struggled from deep, shooting just 13-for-49 from beyond the arc, but hit the most important one when it mattered most—White’s game-tying shot in the final seconds of regulation.
Up Next
Toronto will play the Magic in Orlando on Sunday, while Chicago will visit Indiana the same day.
