As the Bulls lost, it is less remarkable than his performances against the Lakers or the Clippers at the start of the season, but in Orlando, DeMar DeRozan still had his best game of the campaign with 41 points at 15/21 in the shoot, without attempting or registering the slightest award-winning basket.
The All-Star rear tried everything to save Chicago from a complicated evening and notably scored 15 points at 7/9 shooting in the last quarter. In vain.
“It’s mutual respect”, reacted Jalen Suggs, speaking of the former Toronto and San Antonio, for RookieWire. “I told him it was an honor to be on the pitch with him. He scores shots over two or three defenders. Despite the double-takes, nothing can be done against him. I grew up watching him and can only take my hat off to him. It’s always nice to see him play and talk a bit with him. “
If the Magic rookie (author of 15 points in this part) speaks of “mutual respect”, it is because for his part, he delivered a big last quarter, with 11 points at 3/4 shooting, to withstand DeMar DeRozan’s heat stroke. After a first 360°, he also placed a huge dunk on the head of the All-Star in this last act.
Deprived of competition for a month and a half, following his broken thumb at the end of November, the former university finalist has been coming back rather well in recent days. He scored 22 points against the Lakers, before shining in the last quarter against the Bulls. Enough to receive the compliments of the Chicago veteran.
“I’ve been a fan since he was in high school in Minnesota. (Minnehaha Academy),” says DeMar DeRozan. “I’ve always watched it, even at Gonzaga. He’s a real talent, I’m a fan. And I was before I even knew him. I told him to keep it up, that he could succeed in this league. I support him. “
