Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Flirts with double-double in win
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DeRozan ended with 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
DeRozan put together another successful year during his third season with the Bulls. Perhaps the biggest feather in DeRozan's cap is his attendance record, as he's played at least 74 games per season over three years in Chicago. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and the Bulls will likely make a competitive offer unless another team presents an irresistible package. For the time being, DeRozan's focus will be on advancing with a win against Miami.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Misses game-winner Sunday
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DeRozan chipped in 30 points (11-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 44 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime loss to the Knicks.
The Bulls entered Sunday's slate locked in the ninth seed and ready to face the Hawks in the Play-in Tournament, but that didn't seem to matter for rest purposes. Most of the starters handled their regular workload, and that resulted in them delivering solid numbers across the board. DeRozan was the team's leading scorer and registered his fourth consecutive game with 30 or more points, a good omen ahead of the Play-In matchup against the Hawks on Wednesday. He recorded 30 or more points in 16 different games over the course of the season.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Good to go Sunday
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DeRozan (rest) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
DeRozan will return to action Sunday after missing Chicago's previous contest for rest purposes. Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is the only Bulls' starter in danger of missing the team's regular-season finale.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Friday
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DeRozan (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
DeRozan was downgraded from questionable to doubtful a few hours before tipoff and will officially rest in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. His final chance to play during the regular season will be Sunday against New York, and he should be available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Atlanta.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Downgraded to doubtful
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DeRozan (rest) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.
DeRozan was initially deemed questionable for Friday's matchup, and the Bulls' decision to downgrade him to doubtful isn't particularly surprising since they've already secured their seed in the Play-In Tournament, and Friday's game is the second half of a back-to-back set. DeRozan's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Knicks, while Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry could see an uptick in playing time Friday.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Questionable for Friday
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DeRozan is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to rest purposes.
DeRozan saw plenty of work during Thursday's win over Detroit, tallying 39 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes. However, the Bulls' playoff seeding is locked in, so the team could rest DeRozan in the second half of the back-to-back set. If the 34-year-old sits Friday, Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry could see increased run.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Dominates Pistons with 39 points
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DeRozan notched 39 points (14-22 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 victory over Detroit.
DeRozan extended his streak of 30-point games to three Thursday, and he was one point shy of reaching 40 points for the third time this season. He entered Thursday's game averaging 37.8 minutes per game, which is his highest playing time since 2013-14 with the Raptors. Over his last 10 games, DeRozan has averaged 29.4 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals over 39.3 minutes per game.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 30 points Sunday
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DeRozan contributed 30 points (13-22 FG, 4-7 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 40 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 loss to the Magic.
DeRozan reached the 30-point mark for the third time in his last five games, and he's on a run of eight consecutive outings with at least 20 points, so his consistency levels in the scoring column are downright impressive. Even though the Bulls have other viable options on offense, DeRozan will operate as the team's go-to player in the final week of the regular season as Chicago is already planning for the Play-In Tournament.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Records double-double in win
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DeRozan amassed 20 points (8-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Friday's 108-100 win over the Knicks.
Ayo Dosunmu and Javonte Green played prominent roles for the Bulls on offense, and while DeRozan still posted a decent 20-point performance, he made his presence felt as a playmaker. This was his sixth game with double-digit assists on the campaign.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 31 points in loss
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DeRozan registered 31 points (10-23 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 11-12 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 113-101 loss to Atlanta.
Another game, another dominant scoring performance from DeRozan, who has been one of the most efficient, consistent scorers in the Eastern Conference this season. DeRozan is on an absolute tear and has scored over 25 points in six consecutive outings, averaging 28.5 points and shooting 49.6 percent from the field in that span.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Scores team-high 27 points
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DeRozan racked up 27 points (11-23 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 109-101 victory over the Timberwolves.
DeRozan carried the Bulls on offense once again, and the veteran forward also ended just two assists away from recording what would've been his first double-double since March 9. DeRozan can deliver solid numbers as a playmaker, but his real value lies in his scoring ability. On that note, he's scored at least 27 points in four of his last five appearances.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Leads team in scoring
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DeRozan racked up 27 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 125-99 victory over the Pacers.
DeRozan led Chicago in scoring and minutes during Wednesday's blowout win over Indiana. The veteran forward has displayed impressive efficiency across his 14 appearances in March, shooting 50.2 percent from the field.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Drops game-high 27 against Wizards
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DeRozan provided a game-high 27 points (9-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and five steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 107-105 loss to Washington.
The 34-year-old forward didn't get enough help from the rest of the Bulls' lineup to secure what should have been an easy win, but DeRozan topped 25 points for the third time in the last four games. Chicago seems locked into a spot in the Play-In Tournament, sitting 7.5 games back of sixth-place Indiana but seven games up on 11th-place Brooklyn, so DeRozan could see his workload scaled back a bit over the final weeks. The 34-year-old has averaged 36.2 minutes over 13 games in March and produced 24.8 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 boards, 1.1 steals and 0.9 threes a contest.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Ejected against Houston
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DeRozan was ejected from Thursday's game versus Houston with 6:02 left in the third quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul. He finished with 16 points (4-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.
DeRozan let his frustrations get the best of him and body-checked Jalen Green with force. No punches were thrown, however, so a suspension is unlikely to be on the table.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Leads charge in win over Blazers
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DeRozan ended Monday's 110-107 win over the Trail Blazers with a team-high 28 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 40 minutes.
The 34-year-old forward topped 20 points for the 10th time in 14 contests since the All-Star break. Over that stretch, DeRozan is averaging 25.4 points, 5.4 assists, 5.3 boards and 1.1 threes as the Bulls try to climb out of the Play-In Tournament zone and lock up a playoff spot.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Forces OT vs. Pacers
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DeRozan finished with 46 points (15-24 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 15-17 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 44 minutes during Wednesday's 132-129 overtime win over the Pacers.
DeRozan hit a signature mid-range jumpshot to tie the game with 0.3 seconds left in regulation. It was the second time this season that he has scored 40-plus points as he lived at the charity stripe with 15 free-throw makes. Despite being in his 15th NBA season, DeRozan is playing a career-high 37.7 minutes per game as he looks to help the Bulls make the postseason. Since Feb. 1, DeRozan is averaging 27.1 points on 49.7 percent shooting, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists over 39.0 minutes per game.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Near triple-double Saturday
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DeRozan finished with 24 points (8-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds and 10 assists across 42 minutes during Saturday's 112-102 loss to the Clippers.
DeRozan was two rebounds shy of registering the second triple-double of his career, and Saturday was the fifth time he has dished 10 or more assists in a game this season. DeRozan has upped his production in March and has averaged 26.2 points on 52.4 percent shooting (including 41.2 percent from three), 5.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists over 38.1 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Reaches 30-point plateau again
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DeRozan registered 33 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block in 39 minutes during Thursday's 125-122 win over the Warriors.
DeRozan continues to thrive as Chicago's leading offensive threat, and the veteran scorer reached the 30-point mark for the third time across his last five appearances. Even though Coby White and Nikola Vucevic get their fair share of touches on offense, DeRozan should be considered the team's go-to player, especially with Zach LaVine (foot) out for the rest of the season. DeRozan is averaging 26.3 points per game across his last 10 games, shooting 50 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from deep in that span.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Stuffs stat sheet against Utah
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DeRozan totaled 29 points (10-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-117 victory over Utah.
Coby White might operate as the Bulls' point guard regularly, but DeRozan plays a prominent role in the playmaking department as well, even more so since Zach LaVine went down with a season-ending foot injury. The veteran scorer has had a massive usage rate over the last few weeks, but the numbers justify it, and there's a solid argument to say he's been Chicago's best player on offense all season. He's averaging 26.5 points, 5.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game since the beginning of February.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Tepid scoring in loss
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DeRozan registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Bucks.
DeRozan compiled his third-worst scoring total of the season Friday evening. Low production from the veteran is usually a bad sign for Chicago's outcome, and low shot volume proved to be the primary culprit. Despite playing 38 minutes, DeRozan made only five shot attempts, which is his worst total of the season.
