(10) Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors (9)
You can make the argument that if there’s one team that has been more disappointing than the Chicago Bulls this season, it’s been the Toronto Raptors. This was a team that was trending in the right direction at the end of last season. If it wasn’t for injuries at the end of the year, you can make the argument that they would’ve put up a much better fight in the postseason.
Nevertheless, the Raptors were a team that many believed were on the rise after last season. However, for much of the year, they were pretty average. Never too high or too low. In the end, this is a team that will have to win two games to simply qualify for the chance to (likely) get swept by the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bulls have played slightly better as of late but are still wildly inconsistent. At least in this matchup, I believe we’ll see Chicago come out in front. For what it’s worth, the Raptors are 3-0 against the Bulls this season. I’d just give Chicago the slight edge over the Raptors right now.
I think Chicago survives to see another day. And Toronto heads into an offseason of uncertainty.
Prediction: Bulls