With less than a second left on the clock, DeMar DeRozan drilled a one-legged game-winning buzzer-beater from the 3-pointer to help the Bulls to defeat the Pacers 108-106.
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The Chicago Bulls–Indiana Pacers clash was as closely fought as it could get. A contest that witnessed 12 lead changes and 4 ties, went down to the wire, with DeMar DeRozan and co. winning the duel 108-106 at the very last second of the game.
It was yet another impressive performance by DeMar. Dropping 28 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, the 6-foot-6 guard recorded his 12th straight 20-point game. And with his last-second heroics, the Bulls managed to win their 6th consecutive game.
With a little over than 8 seconds left on the game clock, and Chicago trailing 105-106, DeRozan killed a little bit too much time and eventually had to throw up an awkward one-legged runner from the 3-pointer. Seems like the basketball gods were on his corner, as the 4-time All-Star marvelously drilled the stunning shot, sealing the Bulls’ win.
Here, have a look at the unbelievable play.
DEROZAN CALLS GAME ♨️ pic.twitter.com/CXMrUSk9N3
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 31, 2021
“As long as I got time, I got a chance”: DeMar DeRozan
Drilling the tough game-winner, the former USC Trojan surprised himself too. But talking about his late-game mentality, Deebo said:
“As long as I got time, I got a chance”
DeMar has the clutch gene! @ATT | @DeMar_DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/MSP40Asd58
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 1, 2022
Teammates Alex Caruso, Nikola Vucevic, and Zach LaVine all lauded their star forward’s shot on Twitter.
Happy New Year Chicago 🎉🎉🎉!!! https://t.co/D0Qj65FA8j
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) December 31, 2021
DEEBBBBOOOOOOO !!!! 🔥🔥😤😤BULLS WIN
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) December 31, 2021
New Year’s Eve Heave!!!! @DeMar_DeRozan 🙏🏽
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) December 31, 2021
NBA Twitter also erupted with reactions.
@Pacers pic.twitter.com/xiyGQv4Wsy
— BullsForever (@Bulls4Ever1) December 31, 2021
The entire Pacers organization after Derozan hit that shot in their eye pic.twitter.com/l5cCJpZocr
— Andrew Nee (@ItsAndyNee) December 31, 2021
— Luis (@kb8thekid) December 31, 2021
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DeMar’s shot helped the Bulls grab their 23rd win of the season, now putting them in the top-most position of the Eastern Conference. DeMar continues to prove his 4th quarter dominance with this performance. And averaging 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, slowly making a legit MVP case.