Kawhi Leonard dominates as Raptors rout Bulls 135-92 in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
In their season opener on October 22, the Toronto Raptors overwhelmed the Chicago Bulls with a 135-92 victory. Kawhi Leonard led the charge, scoring 23 points in just 24 minutes and showcasing his defensive prowess. The Bulls struggled offensively, shooting only 27 for 85 from the field and 4 for 36 from beyond the arc. Leonard's performance set the tone early, with the Raptors leading by as much as 48 points during the game. The Bulls, under new coach Tiago Splitter, faced the largest loss for an NBA team in a head coach's debut. They will next play the Milwaukee Bucks, who may further expose their weaknesses.
- •Kawhi Leonard scores 23 points in 24 minutes for Toronto.
- •Bulls shot 27 for 85 from the field, 4 for 36 from three-point range.
- •Toronto's victory margin is the largest for a season opener in Bulls history.
- •Tiago Splitter's debut as head coach records a historic defeat.
- •Bulls will play the Milwaukee Bucks next on October 24.
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"Kawhi Leonard dominated the Bulls in his return, scoring 23 points and leading a 43-point rout. Chicago must face the reality of their roster gap.
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