Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors (40-31) will take on DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls (41-29) in part of the NBA Monday slate.
In the Raptors’ previous game, they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with 93-88 being the final score. Pascal Siakam finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while Precious Achiuwa chipped in 21 points, too.
The Bulls are coming off a blowout 129-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns in their previous outing. None of their players managed to reach the 20-point threshold with DeMar DeRozan coming closest with 19 points.
The top storylines in this one will be DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine looking to lead the Bulls’ offense against the Raptors’ length along with Pascal Siakam looking to continue to the Raptors to wins as they aim to climb in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls:
How to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, IL
TV Channel: NBC Sports Chicago (Bulls) and TSN (Raptors)
Injury Report for Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: OUT: OG Anunoby (right-hand ring finger fracture), Malachi Flynn (left hamstring strain), Gary Trent Jr. (left foot big toe hyperextended)
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: OUT: Lonzo Ball (left knee meniscus tear)
Projected Starting Lineups for Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup: G Fred VanVleet, G Armoni Brooks, F Scottie Barnes, F Pascal Siakam, C Khem Birch
Chicago Bulls Projected Starting Lineup: G Ayo Dosunmu, G Zach LaVine, F Javonte Green, F DeMar DeRozan, C Nikola Vucevic
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