The Toronto Raptors couldn't have dreamed of a better opening night to kick off the new season. They led the entire game against the Chicago Bulls as they cruised to a 43 point victory .

In Kawhi Leonard's first game back, four different Raptors scored at least twenty points, but the most interesting question coming out of opening night has little to do with how dominant Toronto was.

Did the Raptors prove they are a significantly improved team? Or did they benefit from playing a Bulls team that had a less than stellar showing last night?

Toronto's matchup on Friday against the Washington Wizards will be an opportunity to prove that the blowout win was not a fluke.

What Toronto Needs to Show Against Washington

Oct 21, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) dribbles against Toronto Raptors guard Ja'kobe Walter (14) during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena.…