In the Bulls’ 134-122 win over the Wolves, DeMar DeRozan was absolutely clinical as he put up 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
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The Chicago Bulls-Minnesota Timberwolves squad was probably more action-packed than many expected it to be. A high-scoring contest that witnessed a total of 16 lead changes and 17 ties, ended with DeMar DeRozan and co. grabbing a huge 12-point win.
DeRozan put on yet another incredible performance, powering his squad to their 2nd straight win. The All-Star starter managed to score 35 points, dished out 6 assists, and grabbed 6 rebounds while shooting 63.6% from the field.
DeMar DeRozan was simply MARVELOUS in the Bulls win over the Timberwolves 🔥
35 points (14 in 4th quarter)
6 rebounds
6 assists14-of-22 FG
7-of-7 FT pic.twitter.com/bOiYKy9h9X— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) February 12, 2022
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DeMar DeRozan is the first Bulls player to record 4+ straight 35-point games since Michael Jordan
With his fourth consecutive 35-point game, Deebo joins the elite company of Michael Jordan as the only Bulls player to record 4+ consecutive 35-point games.
DeMar DeRozan is just the 2nd player in Bulls history to score 35 points in 4 straight games. 🔥
You may have heard of the other guy. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/07rJOsppLL
— theScore (@theScore) February 12, 2022
As soon as DeRozan joined the likes of MJ, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.
“Worst free agency signing in the off-season according to the @BleacherReport 😂😂 @DeMar_DeRozan DeMVP DeMarvelous #BullsNation https://t.co/quzjGhv64B
— D3 (@D3nald) February 12, 2022
Demar Derozan is the best basketball player of all time pic.twitter.com/8kCgGVtKyo
— The Sheriff of Paddy’s (@jimbosthirdeye) February 12, 2022
DeMar DeRozan when he’s in a Bulls jersey: pic.twitter.com/y6iMO6ZQQA
— TheWindyCityFP on IG (@TheWindyCityFP) February 12, 2022
If Demar DeRozan isn’t in serous MVP conversation, what the hell are we doing here?
— Alex Patt (@chifanpatt2) February 12, 2022
After being named an All-Star starter, DeMar has taken his game to a different level altogether. Over the past 5 games, the mid-range maestro has been averaging a staggering 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
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The Bulls now have a 35-21 record, tying them for the 2nd spot in the East along with the Cavs.