Player grades: LaVine, Bulls outlast Raptors to survive play-in

Zach LaVine’s 39-point performance helped lead Chicago back from a 19-point deficit to win the game.

The Chicago Bulls’ playoff hopes are still alive.

On Wednesday night, the Bulls survived a 19-point deficit to comeback and shock the Toronto Raptors on their home floor, 109-105, to move on in the play-in tournament.

The Bulls were down 68-50 before Zach LaVine caught fire in the third, cutting Toronto’s lead down to just nine heading into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth, LaVine continued his hot streak as Chicago was able to lock in on defense with help from Toronto’s free throw struggles, shooting just 18-of-36, to steal the win from the Raptors.

Zach LaVine led the way with a game-high 39 points on 12-of-22 shooting and hitting 13-of-15 free throws.

The Bulls will now travel to Miami to take on the Heat on Friday to decide who will claim the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Check out the player grades from Chicago’s play-in victory below.