Andrea Bargnani’s 19 points failed to avert the Toronto Raptors’ defeat against the Chicago Bulls. In the preseason match hosted at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre the Raptors lost 110-103, despite Bargnani’s exceptional performance – delivered in 28 minutes of play (3 rebounds, 1 assist). The match’s top scorer was Deng with 22 points. The New York Knicks – who were missing Italy’s Danilo Gallinari – lost 118-91 against Philadelphia.