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How the Raps line up against Norman Powell's Bulls

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Smith, D. (2026, October 21). How the Raps line up against Norman Powell's Bulls. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/how-the-raps-line-up-against-norman-powell/article_2b73c557-d1e5-4e40-aaa2-8760b81d57b8.html

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The article outlines the starting lineups for an upcoming basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls. The Raptors’ lineup features players such as Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Jakob Poeltl. Notably, Norman Powell, a former player of the Raptors, is now on the Bulls' starting roster alongside Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Jalen Smith.

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The Toronto Raptors will face off against the Chicago Bulls in an upcoming NBA game, with the Raptors starting Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Jakob Poeltl. For the Bulls, the lineup includes Josh Giddey, former Raptor Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Jalen Smith. This matchup is noteworthy as it marks the return of Norman Powell to Chicago in a starting role for his new team.

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To the surprise of no one, the Raptors are starting Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard and Jakob Poeltl It’s Josh Giddey, Norman Powell (yep, former Raptor Norm Powell), Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Jalen Smith for the Bulls. asserted

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