Giddey hasn’t been listed on injury report

Josh Giddey, asked by @SamSmithHoops about wrap he had on left wrist, said it happened during first preseason game and he had an MRI and it’s something he’s gonna have to play through for awhile.

Regarding Caleb Wilson’s 9 TOs, Tiago Splitter said he was playing too much in crowds and not passing when he had two or three defenders near him. Also cited this is what Toronto’s defense does, plays physically and turns you over.

Raptors 135, Bulls 92 Largest margin of defeat in season opener in franchise history Buzelis 17 pts, 13-16 FTs Wilson 16 pts, 9 TOs Smith 15 pts, 8 rebs Powell 15 pts Jones 13 pts Giddey 1-10 FGs, 7 rebs, 6 assists, 5 TOs Bulls 4-36 3PT Quickley, Barnes, Leonard 23 pts each

Retired the 3-point shooter alert couple seasons ago and may retire the 30-point deficit alert for this season since Bulls have acknowledged they're rebuilding. And they were just down 40.

Josh Giddey was asking for that T he just received

Giddey gets first hoop after 0-8 start thanks to Tobe Awaka's relentless offensive rebounding.

Tiago Splitter sending 2-way players Jaylin Sellers and Tobe Awaka in

Noa Essengue checks in with Bulls down 34

Norman Powell into double digit FTAs. He's elite at drawing fouls. Uncharacteristically, he's just 7-11 from line thus far.

30-point deficit alert

Tiago Splitter wins first challenge as Bulls coach

Raptors 69, Bulls 44 Smith 11 pts, 7 rebs Powell 11 pts Wilson 10 pts, 4 TOs FG% 29.5; 2-20 3PT; 16-23 FTs Quickley 18 pts

Bulls shot 7-24, including 1-9 from 3, in rough first quarter at both ends. Allowed 43 points and trail by 20.

Caleb Wilson notches first NBA point on a FT at 3:17 mark of 1st quarter

Zach Collins, Leonard Miller and Tre Jones make it a 10-player rotation in 1st quarter. Tiago Splitter said during training camp that he'd probably use a 10- to 11-player rotation

Norman Powell with two quick fouls, sits for Buddy Hield

Isaac Okoro is 6th man, replacing Matas Buzelis

Jalen Smith with first Bulls' points of 2026-27 season on two FTs

Raptors blitz Bulls with a 7-0 run and Tiago Splitter calls timeout. Caleb Wilson is matched with Scottie Barnes and Matas Buzelis is on Kawhi Leonard.