- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Chicago Bulls, holding a record of 24-31, are set to face off against the Toronto Raptors, currently at 32-23, at the United Center this Thursday.
In their last outing, the Raptors faced the Pistons and suffered a defeat with a score of 113-95. Toronto managed a 42.7% shooting rate (32 of 75) and hit 10 of 32 three-pointers. At the free throw line, they converted 21 of 23, achieving an impressive 91.3%. They collected 35 rebounds, including 11 offensively, and tallied 22 assists, while forcing 16 turnovers and securing 7 steals. On the defensive end, the Raptors allowed the Pistons to shoot 46.1% from the floor (41 of 89). Detroit recorded 24 assists and 10 steals, while gathering 47 rebounds (17 offensive, 30 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. The Pistons finished at the free throw line with a success rate of 68.0%, making 17 of 25 attempts, and converted 14 of their 34 three-point attempts. The foul count saw the Raptors with 20 and the Pistons with 21.
Immanuel Quickley stood out for the Raptors with 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting. Over 32 minutes of play, he also grabbed 2 rebounds and dished out 5 assists.
The Raptors come into this matchup with a season record of 32-23. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and have committed 20.9 personal fouls on average. Collectively, Toronto secures 43.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,613 assists on the season, ranking them 3rd in the league for assists. The Raptors have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4% (633 of 1,840) and a free throw shooting percentage of 78.1%. They score an average of 113.8 points per game, placing them 23rd in the NBA, while shooting 47.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Raptors force 15.8 turnovers per game and average 19.6 fouls. They rank 6th in the league for opponent assists, having allowed 1,354 so far. The Raptors have an opponent field goal percentage of 46.2% (2,195 of 4,755), allowing 43.5 rebounds per game while conceding 34.6% on three-pointers. They are also 8th in points allowed per game (112.3).
In their previous game, the Bulls faced the Celtics and lost 124-105. Chicago managed to secure 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 34 rebounds. They turned the ball over 13 times but made 9 steals during the game. The Celtics were called for 15 fouls, leading to 13 free throw attempts for the Bulls, where they converted 11 for an accuracy rate of 84.6%. The Bulls made 12 of their 36 three-point attempts (33.3%) and shot 46.1% from the field, going 41 of 89. Conversely, the Bulls allowed the Celtics to shoot 51.6% from the floor (49 of 95) and finished 40.0% from three-point range (18 of 45), while hitting 8 of 13 free throws (61.5%). Chicago allowed Boston to secure 48 rebounds in total, including 13 on the offensive glass.
Rob Dillingham was a key player for the Bulls, contributing 16 points in 30 minutes of play, along with 7 assists. He finished the game shooting 50.0% (6 of 12) and added 1 rebound.
The Bulls hold a 24-31 record this season and average 18.7 personal fouls per game, shooting 78.9% from the free throw line. Their assist rate is 29.2 per game (4th in the league), with 14.5 turnovers on average. Chicago has scored a total of 6,423 points this season (116.8 per game) while securing 44.7 rebounds per game and shooting 47.1% from the field, ranking 14th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Bulls rank 27th in the league for points allowed per game (120.6). They force 12.6 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 47.9% from the field (24th in the league). Chicago allows 37.6% shooting from three-point range (771 of 2,052) and opponents hit 77.2% of their free throw attempts. They give up an average of 28.5 assists and 44.9 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 21st in the league, respectively.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Take Chicago
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