Photos: Chicago Bulls defeat the Toronto Raptors 137-118

April 1, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

With a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls clinched a place in the play-in tournament for the third season in a row.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives on Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) looks to make a pass in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) scores on a layup in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) drives on Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) drives on Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter (14) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Josh Giddey (3) congratulate one another in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) and guard Josh Giddey (3) congratulate one another in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) has a laugh with his teammates on the bench late in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) drives to the hoop in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) has a laugh on the bench in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) argues with a referee in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) drives to the hoop in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to dunk the ball in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drains a 3-pointer in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) scores over Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) dunks the ball in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) catches a pass kin the post in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) catches a pass kin the post in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) puts up a shot after being fouled in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks for an open teammate in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) shoots a jumper in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) dunks the ball in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) puts a move on Toronto Raptors guard A.J. Lawson (0) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to drive past Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (left) tries to collect a rebound in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) pulls down a rebound in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) makes a pass in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) nearly loses the ball out of bounds in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) puts up a shot in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) puts up a shot in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) celebrates with his teammates in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) celebrates with his teammates in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) drives around Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward Talen Horton-Tucker in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) drives around Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) and forward Talen Horton-Tucker in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to pull down a rebound in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) makes a pass in the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) heads to the locker room after a victory over the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) heads to the locker room after a victory over the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Benny the Bull dunks the ball while entertaining the crowd during a timeout in the second half of a game between the Bulls and the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)