Coby White delivered a performance to remember, scoring 24 points and hitting a game-tying four-point play with four seconds left in regulation to propel the Chicago Bulls to a thrilling 125-115 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
White’s heroics set the stage for overtime, where Lonzo Ball knocked down two three-pointers during a 10-2 run to give Chicago the lead for good. The Bulls, now 24-36 and clinging to the 10th seed in the East, showcased their resilience in a hard-fought comeback win.
Josh Giddey added 19 points and 12 assists, while Zach Collins contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago. Despite being outrebounded 51-45 and missing Nikola Vucevic (calf injury), the Bulls capitalized on Toronto’s mistakes, scoring 24 points off turnovers.
The Raptors, led by Scottie Barnes’ 24 points and Immanuel Quickley’s 23, seemed in control for most of the night. Toronto led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter but faltered down the stretch, committing costly errors and missing key shots.
Chicago’s 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter erased Toronto’s lead and set up White’s dramatic four-point play. The Bulls, who shot just 13-of-49 from three, hit the shots that mattered most when it counted.
In overtime, Ball’s sharpshooting and Chicago’s defensive intensity sealed the win. The Raptors, now 18-42 and losers of three straight, continue to struggle in clutch moments, dropping nine of their last 11 games.
