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Chicago Bulls: A Look At The Week Ahead

By James D. Tillman III

Mar 18, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) talks with Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) talks with Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 14, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) and center Robin Lopez (8) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) and center Robin Lopez (8) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

March 21: Toronto Raptors

For whatever reason, the Bulls have been on the winning side whenever they have played against the Raptors over the past few seasons. Not only have the Bulls beaten the Raptors 11 straight times, they have also emerged victorious in their last four visits to the Air Canada Centre.

A very impressive streak to say the least.

One similarity here is both teams will be taking the court without their second-leading scorer. In Toronto’s case, the star player in question is Kyle Lowry, who is currently on the shelf with a wrist injury.

Although the Raptors certainly miss what Lowry brings to the table (22.8 points, 6.9 assists and 4.7 rebounds per contest), they have managed to win eight of the 12 games he has been out of the lineup.

With both teams looking to move up in the standings, this game should be a tight one from the opening tip off.

As has been the case the previous times these teams have collided, look for the Bulls to come away with a victory and push their inexplicable winning streak over the Raptors to 12 games.

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