Game Notes For Saturday vs. Raptors
* Chicago has won 15 of the last 17 meetings between these clubs, although they split the season series in 2006-07 (2-2).
* Opposing teams are averaging just 28.0 points per game in the paint against Chicago this season. That is seven points per game below what the Bulls allowed in the paint last season (35.1).
* Bulls’ starting guards Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon continue to struggle with their shots. On the season, their combined field goal percentage is just 34.9% (52-for-149).
* Tyrus Thomas has two double-doubles in the Bulls’ first five games this season. That equals his season total from his rookie campaign.