Once, we can evoke the stroke of luck. Twice it starts to sound like something like talent. In the space of two days, Chicago Bulls winger DeMar DeRozan made NBA history by pulling off two “buzzer beater”, those last-second shots that brought victory to their team. On New Year’s Eve on December 31, DeRozan had already pulled off an unlikely shoot, on one leg and off balance, to defeat Indiana. Rebelote following the transition to 2022, this time once morest Washington (120-119). For a three-point shot at least as complicated, with two defenders on the back, and in the corner.
Larry Bird had achieved the feat of the two “buzzer beaters” in a row in 1985 for the Celtics, but he had a day of rest between the two games. “I don’t know if I’m dreaming or if it’s real now,” DeRozan said following the meet. “I’m there to take matters into my own hands whenever the moment comes and I’m ready, that’s all I can do. “
“Thank God, we have DeMar DeRozan in our team”, summarized Zach LaVine, author of 35 points in the meeting, alongside Nikola Vucevic (22 pts, 12 rebounds) and Coby White (20 pts).
Chicago first in the east
“DeMar’s shot was still incredible,” said coach Chris Fleming, who replaces head coach Billy Donovan, absent due to Covid. “With three seconds on the clock and guys glued to him, he had the presence of mind to look down and see where his feet were to take that shot. Incredible shot, ”said Fleming.
DeRozan ends the evening with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, in a meeting that has long been to the advantage of the Washington franchise, carried by Bradley Beal (27 pts, 17 assists) and Kyle Kuzma (29 pts, 12 rbds).
The Chicago franchise consolidates its first place in the East (24 wins, 10 losses), at the expense of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated by the Clippers (116-120).
