Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, leading the Raptors to a 135-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their season openers. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also scored 23 points each, while RJ Barrett added 20 and Ja'Kobe Walter had 10. Toronto never trailed and forced 27 turnovers, converting 35 points.
Leonard shot 5-for-17 from the field with 2 three-pointers but was perfect from the free-throw line at 11-for-11. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year recorded four of Toronto's 15 steals. The Bulls were led by Matas Buzelis' 17 points, while Caleb Wilson had 16 and nine turnovers in his NBA debut.
Chicago shot just 4-for-36 from three-point range. Former Raptors teammate Serge Ibaka watched from courtside during the game.
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