Bulls-Raptors Preview

Bulls vs. Raptors
7:30 PM
United Center
Ch: Comcast Sports Net
Bulls by 5

Probable Starters

Chicago Bulls
C. Ben Wallace
PF. Tyrus Thomas
SF. Luol Deng
SG. Ben Gordon
PG. Kirk Hinrich

Toronto Raptors
C. Rasho Nesterovic
PF. Chris Bosh
SF. Jorge Garbajosa
SG. Anthony Parker
PG. T.J. Ford

Players to Watch

Chicago Bulls

Tyrus Thomas: Thomas had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the Bulls 116-103 win over the Phoenix Suns last Sunday night. Thomas could get the start tonight if P.J. Brown hasn't fully recovered from his sore back. Toronto is ranked 29th in the league in rebounding, so Thomas has a shot getting 10+ rebounds.

Toronto Raptors

Chris Bosh: Bosh is scoring 23.2 points per game along with 10.7 rebounds per game for the Raptors. On February 7th, Bosh scored 41 points in a Raptors 113-103 win over the Orlando Magic If Brown is out, Bosh will be defended by Thomas most of the night. Bosh could have a big night if Thomas struggles to guard Bosh. Bosh is also the bigger player. Bosh is listed at 6 foot 10 inches, 230 pounds and Thomas is 6 foot 9 inches, 215 pounds.

Notes
-The Bulls are 29-23, 3rd in the Central division. The Raptors are 27-24, 1st in the Atlantic division.
-The Bulls are 20-6 at home. The Raptors are 9-17 on the road.
-The Bulls have won 6 of their last 10 games. The Raptors have won 8 of their last 10 games.