Kawhi Leonard drops 23 as Raptors demolish Bulls in season opener
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in their season opener, led by Kawhi Leonard's 23 points. Despite Leonard's inefficient shooting, the Raptors dominated the game, allowing their starters to rest for much of the fourth quarter.
Why it matters
The game marks a significant return for Leonard to the Raptors and sets an early tone for the team's performance in the new NBA season.
TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first regular-season game back with the Raptors as Toronto earned an emphatic 135-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
Leonard added six rebounds and two assists as Toronto (1-0) led by as many as 48 points in its home opener.
Despite the solid performance, Leonard was surprisingly inefficient, going 5 for 17 on field-goal attempts, including 2 for 6 on three-pointers.
Leonard was traded back to the Raptors in a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers this past summer.
Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also had 23 points. Barnes pulled down six rebounds and added five assists. Quickley had seven assists.
Jalen Smith and former Raptor Norm Powell scored 15 points apiece for Chicago (0-1). Smith also had eight rebounds.
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