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Preview: Raptors Look to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Bulls CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Toronto Raptors will aim to continue their recent success against the Chicago Bulls when the teams meet Thursday night at United Center. The Raptors (32-23) have won seven of their last 10 games and handily defeated the Bulls 123-107 in Toronto on Feb. 5. Chicago (24-31) has lost six of its last seven, including a 124-105 defeat in Boston on Wednesday. Toronto’s versatile forward Scottie Barnes has been a consistent force, averaging 17.2 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 3.2 blocks over his last 10 games. He posted 13 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the earlier win over Chicago. The Bulls, mired in a difficult stretch, are leaning on rookie forward Matas Buzelis. He scored 18 points with six rebounds in the loss to Toronto earlier this month and is averaging 16.4 points over his last 10 contests. Toronto enters as a 4.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, with an over/under of 230.5 points. The Raptors have topped 120 points in four of their last five victories. The Bulls’ defense, which has allowed an average of 123.3 points during their 1-6 skid, will be tested by a balanced Raptors attack. Beyond Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley combined for 34 points in the Feb. 5 meeting. Chicago’s upcoming schedule offers little respite, with a matchup against Detroit on Saturday before a five-game road trip out West next month. Toronto begins a two-game homestand Sunday against Milwaukee. Thursday’s game tips off at 7 p.m. CST.

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