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Raptors rout Bulls 135-92 as Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto
The Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in both teams’ season opener on Wednesday.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first game back in Toronto, matching teammates Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley.
Toronto reacquired Leonard in an offseason trade after he had helped the Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship and later signed with the LA Clippers.
The Clippers faced major sanctions after a salary-cap-circumvention scandal, which preceded the trade bringing Leonard back to Toronto.
The Raptors never trailed, while Chicago committed 27 turnovers that led to 35 Toronto points.
The win gives Toronto a strong start to the season, but no further next steps are specified.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first game back in Toronto as the Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 135-92.
Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also scored 23 points each for Toronto.
The Raptors never trailed in the season opener for both teams.
Leonard made all 11 of his free throws and recorded four steals before leaving with 8:12 remaining in the final quarter.
The Bulls committed 27 turnovers, which led to 35 Raptors points.
- Who
- Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors played the Chicago Bulls.
- What
- Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors won 135-92.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Toronto.
- Why
- The game was the season opener for both teams.
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Leonard was traded from San Antonio to Toronto.
Leonard helped the Raptors win the NBA championship, then signed with the LA Clippers.
Toronto reacquired Leonard in a trade.
Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors beat the Bulls 135-92.
- Leonard's points
- 23
- Final score
- Raptors 135, Bulls 92
- Leonard's free throws
- 11-for-11
- Raptors' turnovers forced
- 27
- Turnover points
- 35
- Game location
- Toronto
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Kawhi scores 23 points in Toronto return as Raptors rout Bulls
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