Leonard scores 23 as Raptors rout Bulls in opener
Toronto never trailed and turned 27 Chicago turnovers into a decisive opening-night margin.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in the season opener for both teams. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also scored 23, while RJ Barrett added 20.
Toronto never trailed and forced 27 Chicago turnovers, turning them into 35 points. Leonard finished 5-for-17 from the field but made all 11 free throws and had four steals before leaving with 8:12 remaining.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 17 points. Chicago shot 4-for-36 from three-point range, with Norman Powell the only visiting player to make more than one three.
