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Raptors win heated matchup, snap 11-game losing skid vs. Chicago

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It took more than three years, but the Toronto Raptors finally managed to get a win over the Chicago Bulls.

The Kyle Lowry-less Raptors overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit Tuesday night, defeating the Bulls in overtime to snap an 11-game losing skid versus Chicago.

DeMar DeRozan was once again sensational, finishing with 42 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in the 122-120 win. While dominant on offense, one of DeRozan's biggest plays came on the other end of the floor, blocking Joffrey Lauvergne late in the fourth to keep the game within two possessions.

The win couldn't come at a better time for the Raptors, who sit just a half-game back of the Washington Wizards for the No. 3 seed in the East.

While undoubtedly a big victory, it didn't come without a cost, as Serge Ibaka will likely be handed a multi-game suspension for trading punches with Robin Lopez in the third quarter.

Toronto last beat the Bulls on Dec. 31, 2013, when Jonas Valanciunas led the Raptors with a team-high 15 points and 10 rebounds.

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