Lonzo Ball pokes fun at DeMar DeRozan as the Bulls guard knocks down back-to-back buzzer-beater to give his team a 7-game win streak.
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DeMar DeRozan snatched the top seed from Brooklyn Nets on New Year with a buzzer-beater in the huge win over Washington Wizards. The Chicago Bulls came back from a 12-point deficit at halftime to outscore the Wizards by 10 in the third.
As they inched closer, Washington buckled up as well keeping fans on the edge of their seat in the fourth. Despite starting the season strong, Wizards have slipped down to the 8th seed as they suffered many losses in December. They could’ve had this game if not for DeMar DeRozan’s clutch 3 that sealed it.
Lonzo Ball says DeMar didn’t notice the time on the shot clock
DeMar DeRozan ended the night with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assist on 45% from the field. Zach LaVine on the other hand dropped 35 but it was all Deebo in the fourth. His buzzer-beater was the difference-maker in the game as they were trailing by 2 at the start of the final QT.
He is the first player to hit back-to-back buzzer beaters in NBA history. His clutch performance has been off the charts this season. DeMar leads the league in 4th quarter scoring and is a huge reason behind the Bulls’ revival.
Lonzo Ball was in awe of the game-winner over Wizards last night and shared it on his Instagram story. However, he insisted that Deebo wasn’t aware of the time on the shot clock. “Bro did a one-legger from 3. You’re lying, you know ain’t see the time boy. But we gon take it, man. You know you ain’t see that time boy. Yikes.”
The Charlotte Hornets star did not shy away from appreciating greatness. DeRozan is in the MVP conversation and rightfully so. The Bulls are #1 in the east despite the Covid outbreak and a serious threat in the playoffs. Their front office deserves some credit for the excellent offseason moves.
