The Chicago Bulls entered the All-Star Weekend with 6 straight losses. However, in the first game post the break, and after acquiring Patrick Beverley, Billy Donovan’s boys played some perfect team basketball.
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Hosting the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center, DeMar DeRozan and co. looked like the more dominant time for the entire 48 minutes of the contest. The clash witnessed 0 lead changes nor any ties and ended up with the Illinois-based franchise grabbing a huge 131-87 win.
That’s more like it. 44-point Bulls Win! pic.twitter.com/DoLaLFBHNm
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 25, 2023
Creating history, the Bulls now record the largest win to snap a single-season losing streak of 6+ games.
The Bulls won by 44 points on Friday against the Nets to snap their 6-game losing streak.
That is the largest win to snap a single-season losing streak of 6+ games in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/H02xSdj5sP
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 25, 2023
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“Patrick Beverley holds everybody accountable”: DeMar DeRozan
In his first game suiting up as a Chicago Bull, Beverley put up numbers better than his season averages.
Recording 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Pat Bev lodged a box plus-minus of +24 in the 22:10 minutes he took on the floor.
Patrick Beverley Bulls debut:
8 PTS
5 REB
4 ASTBeat the Nets by 44 points. pic.twitter.com/nK9wOe2bmg
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 25, 2023
Following the win, Deebo had some high praises for the defensive star. Lauding the 34-year-old for competing at a high level, DeRozan said:
“He holds everybody accountable and is going to compete at a high level. When you see a teammate with that type of mentality, you’ve got to follow behind it.”
DeMar DeRozan on Pat Beverley: “He holds everybody accountable and is going to compete at a high level. When you see a teammate with that type of mentality, you’ve got to follow behind it.”
— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) February 25, 2023
Pat Bev loves playing for the Bulls
Having grown up in Chicago, the 6-foot-1 star had an incredible time playing for his home team.
Immediately after the contest got over, the 3-time All-Defensive member couldn’t contain his happiness, representing the Bulls. Taking it to Twitter, Patrick wrote:
What a night❤️❤️❤️ I really play for the BULLS
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) February 25, 2023
The combo guard averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26.9 MPG during his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Putting up 8/5/4 in only his first game, Pat Bev could play an impactful role in the Bulls’ quest of clinching a playoff spot.
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