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Nothing can stop DeMar DeRozan right now. The Chicago Bulls' forward and All-Star starter is making a very serious MVP case with his absurd stretch of games. His most recent masterpiece was a 37-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. He made 15 of his 21 shots, including a jumper that would put the Bulls ahead with 15 seconds left.
Whenever the Bulls have needed clutch points late in games, DeRozan has delivered. With his outstanding scoring, it's no longer a question that he was one of the best offseason additions of the past few years. He has scored the most total points in the NBA and is third in points per game. He's joining Michael Jordan in the history books because of his unreal stretch during February.
Few players thrive in clutch moments as frequently as DeRozan has been. It's easy for him because, as he explained after the game, he loves being in those do-or-die situations.
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DeMar DeRozan on his 3-point play with 15.1 seconds left: "When you’re in those moments, you gotta take it on. I love the moments. I love the challenge. I love the opportunity. It’s fun to me."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 25, 2022
The Bulls took the Eastern Conference lead from the Miami Heat after the win and now have a 39-21 record. Chicago putting together such a solid stretch before they are even fully healthy — Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are still sidelined — is a promosing sign that this team is legit.
DeRozan's ability to maintain his incredible scoring efficiency and late-game heroics in the playoffs will be rhe real test. His career has been defined by being the opposite of clutch in high-stakes games. With the Bulls, he can prove that he's a certified superstar.
