The Chicago Bulls secured their sixth consecutive victory on Thursday night,defeating the Atlanta Hawks 112-108. DeMar DeRozan was instrumental in the win, extending his remarkable NBA record with a stunning performance.
DeRozan delivered an remarkable 37 points, marking his eighth consecutive game with at least 35 points and a shooting percentage of at least 50%. This historic streak surpasses any other player in NBA history. He showcased his accuracy by sinking 15 of his 21 shots and added a crucial 5 points in the final minute to seal the Bulls’ victory. this win solidifies their position as leaders in the Eastern Conference.
Adding to his remarkable achievement, DeRozan has now scored at least 30 points in nine straight games, a feat not seen by a Bulls player since Michael Jordan’s legendary 10-game streak in 1991.
Zach LaVine made a triumphant return to the court after recovering from a left knee injury that sidelined him for three games before the All-Star break. He contributed 20 points to the Bulls’ victory.
Nikola Vucevic provided valuable support with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Tristan Thompson made a strong debut for the Bulls, coming off the bench to score 11 points.
Around the League:
Cleveland 103 – Detroit 106
CLE : Lauri Markkanen led the Cavaliers with 22 points
DET: Hamidou Diallo paced the Pistons with 21 points
Boston 129 – Brooklyn 106
BOS : Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points
BKN: Seth Curry led the Nets with 22 points
Memphis 114 – Minnesota 119
MEM : Ziaire Williams scored 21 points for the Grizzlies
MIN: D’Angelo Russell had a standout performance for the Timberwolves with 37 points and nine assists
Phoenix 124 – Oklahoma City 104
PHX : Devin Booker led the suns with 25 points and 12 assists
OKC : Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points
Golden State 132 – Portland 95
GSW : Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each scored 18 points for the Warriors
POR : Anfernee Simons had 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers
Denver 128 – Sacramento 110
DEN : Nikola Jokic had a triple-double for the Nuggets with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists
SAC : Domantas Sabonis had a strong performance for the Kings with 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists
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