Follow usDeMar DeRozan played a pivotal role in leading the Chicago Bulls to a thrilling 125-122 win against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, preserving their impeccable record throughout their Western journey. Nikola Vucevic’s remarkable contribution of 33 points, capped off with two decisive free throws towards the game’s end, played a key role in clinching the victory.
In an intense game where both teams were neck-and-neck, having both secured wins the night before, the Bulls managed to pull ahead in the final moments. The game took a significant turn when Stephen Curry had to exit due to an ankle injury, and Draymond Green was disqualified for a moving screen violation, which tipped the scales in favor of Chicago.
With the scores locked at 116 each, DeRozan’s timely short jumper provided the Bulls a slight edge, followed by a dramatic three-poInter from Klay Thompson that put the Warriors ahead momentarily. However, DeRozan wasn’t done yet; drawing a foul on a crucial shot and nailing the extra free throw showcased his composure under pressure.
Even as the Warriors had opportunities to swing the game in their favor in the dying seconds, they couldn’t capitalize, allowing Vucevic’s crucial free throws to solidify the Bulls’ win.
Both DeRozan and Vucevic shone with three 3-pointers each, significantly outperforming the Warriors in long-range shots. Vucevic also stood out with a game-leading 11 rebounds. Contributions from Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu further underscored the Bulls’ team effort.
On the Warriors’ side, despite Green achieving a triple-double and Jonathan Kuminga’s commendable double-double, they couldn’t overcome the absence of Curry’s on-court leadership in the critical moments, resulting in a missed opportunity to build on their recent successful run.
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