PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls arrive at Scotiabank Arena ranked fourth in high-frequency rim attacks, while their defense struggles against three-point shooting, ranking 26th in that critical category. Toronto counters with elite perimeter defense ranked fourth in allowing low-quality threes, though the Raptors rank 28th in offensive spacing. Chicago's strong defensive rebounding (3rd) contrasts sharply with their poor offensive rebounding at 22.4% (27th), while Toronto's second-ranked passing attack should create scoring opportunities against a Bulls defense that allows plenty of rim attempts. Toronto sits eighth in the league defensively, surrendering just 112.5 points per game, while Chicago ranks fifth in fast-break scoring with 17.9 points per game in that category. The Raptors suffered a heartbreaking home loss to Minnesota in their last outing, blowing an 18-point lead and scoring just 22 points in the fourth quarter. The Bulls have managed just one win in their last six games, though that victory came on the road against Miami with a 125-118 result. Despite Toronto's superior overall quality, Chicago's ability to generate quick tempo plays and attack the rim frequently could create havoc against a Raptors team dealing with interior depth concerns. Toronto enters conference play at 22-14, while Chicago sits at 16-19 in Eastern Conference matchups, setting the stage for a contest between teams headed in decidedly different directions.