{"id":584855,"date":"2026-02-05T21:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/584855\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T21:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:16:15","slug":"chicago-bulls-vs-toronto-raptors-injury-report-whos-playing-injured-and-questionable-players-head-to-head-records-team-stats-and-more-february-5-2026-nba-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/584855\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 5, 2026) | NBA News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ChicagoChicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors (Image via Getty) The Chicago Bulls visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday in a meeting between two teams trying to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Neither side has found sustained form this season, and both are dealing with roster changes that have affected continuity.This is an important game in which Chicago will be playing after multiple trades and injuries decided the rotation. On the other hand, Toronto is managing its own absences. With several regular contributors unavailable, this matchup is likely to depend on how each team deals with absences and rotation fillers rather than star power.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs Toronto Raptors (February 5, 2026)<\/p>\n

The Chicago Bulls are adjusting to a roster that looks very different from earlier in the season.<\/p>\n

Out (Not playing vs Raptors)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Zach Collins – Right first-toe sprain \u2022 Ayo Dosunmu – Not with team (trade-related) \u2022 Noa Essengue – Recovering from left-shoulder surgery \u2022 Josh Giddey – Left hamstring strain \u2022 Tre Jones – Left hamstring strain \u2022 Julian Phillips – Not with team (trade-related) \u2022 Dalen Terry – Not with team (trade-related) \u2022 Nikola Vucevic – Not with team (trade-related)<\/p>\n

Questionable (Game-time decisions)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ousmane Dieng – Trade pending \u2022 Collin Sexton – Trade pendingProbable \/ Expected to Play \u2022 Jaden Ivey – ProbableChicago is expected to rely more on younger guards, and the frontcourt depth is limited.<\/p>\n

Toronto Raptors Injury Report vs Chicago Bulls (February 5, 2026)<\/p>\n

Toronto Raptors is also dealing with availability issues, particularly in the paint.<\/p>\n

Out (Not playing vs Bulls)<\/p>\n

\u2022 RJ Barrett – Managed right-knee sprain \u2022 Jakob Poeltl – Lower-back strain \u2022 Chucky Hepburn – G League assignment \u2022 A.J. Lawson – G League assignment<\/p>\n

Questionable (Game-time decisions)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ayo Dosunmu – Bilateral quad-tendon issue \u2022 Tre Jones – Left hamstring strainWithout Barrett and Poeltl, Toronto loses a primary scorer on the wing and its main rim protector. That places more responsibility on the backcourt.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Season Series<\/p>\n

DateLocationResultScoreWinner Dec 16, 2024 Toronto Bulls win 122-121 CHI Jan 31, 2025 Toronto Bulls win 122-106 CHI Feb 28, 2025 Chicago Bulls win (OT) 125-115 CHI Apr 1, 2025 Chicago Bulls win 137-118 CHI<\/p>\n

Series record so far (2025-26):<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chicago Bulls – 4 wins \u2022 Toronto Raptors – 0 winsChicago has won each matchup by an average of about 7.5 points and has outscored Toronto by roughly 15 points per 100 possessions.<\/p>\n

All-time regular-season record:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Total games: 110 \u2022 Bulls wins: 61 \u2022 Raptors wins: 49<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls Team Snapshot: Productive Offense, Defensive Concerns<\/p>\n

Chicago is 24-27, placing 10th in the East and third in the Central Division.<\/p>\n

Offense (per 100 possessions)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Points per game: ~117.2 \u2022 Field-goal percentage: ~47.3% \u2022 Three-point percentage: ~36.8% \u2022 Turnovers: ~14.4Ball movement remains a strength, but the absence of Nikola Vucevic and the injury to Josh Giddey have shifted more creation to the perimeter.<\/p>\n

Defense & Rebounding<\/p>\n

\u2022 Points allowed: ~120.2 \u2022 Rebounds: ~45.3 (3rd in NBA) \u2022 Net rating: about -3.0The Bulls rebound well but have struggled defensively, especially around the rim and on perimeter rotations.<\/p>\n

Toronto Raptors Team Snapshot: Defense Supporting an Inconsistent Offense<\/p>\n

Toronto is close to the .500 mark with results largely driven by defense.<\/p>\n

Offense<\/p>\n

\u2022 Points per game: mid-110s \u2022 Three-point shooting: roughly 34-35% \u2022 Assists: just over 28The offense relies on pick-and-roll sets and transition scoring, but outside shooting and turnovers have limited efficiency.<\/p>\n

Defense & Efficiency<\/p>\n

\u2022 Points allowed per 100 possessions: around 113-114 \u2022 Net rating: slightly positiveToronto defends the perimeter effectively, though Poeltl\u2019s absence reduces interior protection.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Key Matchup: Guard Pressure vs Limited Frontcourt<\/p>\n

With Giddey, Jones, and Collins out, Chicago will depend on Jaden Ivey and its remaining ball-handlers to attack the defense and create second-chance opportunities. The Bulls\u2019 rebounding advantage could matter against a smaller Toronto lineup.Toronto is likely to push the pace and force contested shots. Defensive communication and help coverage will be important without a traditional interior anchor.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting and Game Outlook (February 5, 2026)<\/p>\n

Rebounding and second-chance points favor Chicago, while Toronto may attempt more three-pointers despite a lower percentage. Based on the season series and current injuries, the spread is expected to lean slightly toward the Bulls.Both teams enter the game dealing with lineup changes and missing players. Chicago has controlled the season series, but Toronto\u2019s defense has kept games competitive. The result may come down to which team handles the rotation gaps more effectively and executes late in the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors (Image via Getty) The Chicago Bulls visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":584856,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3770],"tags":[7,33748,78702,78703,6,8889,681,680,476,33600,3820],"class_list":{"0":"post-584855","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-toronto-raptors","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-chicago-bulls-injury-report","10":"tag-chicago-bulls-vs-toronto-raptors","11":"tag-eastern-conference-playoff-race","12":"tag-nba","13":"tag-nba-injury-report","14":"tag-raptors","15":"tag-toronto","16":"tag-toronto-raptors","17":"tag-toronto-raptors-injury-report","18":"tag-torontoraptors"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116020104897465182","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/584855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=584855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/584855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/584856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=584855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=584855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=584855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}