DeMar DeRozan has had to endure many criticisms throughout his career that define him as a very unreliable player in the decisive moments of the games. That current against won in unfavorable performances in the Playoffs or losses in tight games, placed DeRozan far from the NBA elite.
DeMar DeRozan, the neglected NBA star who is the new king of Chicago
But this season DeRozan, followed by high expectations when he made the move to Chicago, has completely changed that view. In a season packed with decisive finishes, DeRozan has emerged as the killer on one of the most in-form teams in the NBA. He is the designated player for the Bulls in the hot moments of the games and the great offensive reference of the team. A role that Michael Jordan played before him in the ‘Windy City’ team.
DeRozan, one of the most underrated stars in the NBA who has been averaging more than 20 points per game for nine seasons, was once again the key player in the Chicago Bulls‘ victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game in which he finished with 35 points , 6 rebounds and 6 assists and became the first player since Jordan to chain four straight games above 35 points with the Illinois franchise jersey.
Caris LeVert was looking forward to the game against the Pacers after Indiana put her up for sale. And in his first confrontation against the Indianapolis franchise, the shooting guard has made them pay for his transfer. LeVert and Jarrett Allen were, with 22 points each, the executioners of some Pacers in which their new signing, Tyrese Haliburton, had a very good debut (23 points and 6 assists).
RESULTS OF THE NBA DAY
- Pistons 119-141 Hornets
- Pacers 113-120 Cavaliers
- 76ers 100-89 Thunder
- Hawks 121-136 Spurs
- Celtics 108-102 Nuggets
- Bulls 134-122 Timberwolves
- Jazz 114-99 Magic
Still waiting for James Harden to arrive, the Philadelphia 76ers easily beat the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to a Joel Embiid who made history again for the umpteenth night this season. The pvot, who finished with 25 + 19, signed a first quarter for history after finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds, being the first player to sign a double-double in the first quarter in the last 26 years in the history of the Sixers.
