Today the Bulls beat the Magic 102:98, and DeRozan scored 29 points, but the feel was average, shooting 11 of 24 and only 7 of 13 from the free throws. DeRozan just picked up the Eastern Conference's best of the previous week, and DeRozan's performance over the past week has been phenomenal. Two consecutive games to beat opponents to become the first person in NBA history, DeRozan's statistics have also risen, leading the Bulls to a good record, currently ranking first in the East.
However, after watching today's game, people felt that DeRozan was tired. In the past week, DeRozan has played many high-intensity matches, and his physical strength is somewhat overwhelmed. Today he tied a career record, but this record is somewhat embarrassing, it is a record of a single free throw penalty loss.
DeRozan hit just seven of his 13 free throws today, conceding six in a single game to tie his personal record. DeRozan made 5 of 11 free throws against the Pistons on March 29, 12 and 2 of 8 against the Heat on May 6, 2016. That is to say, DeRozan has not conceded 6 free throws in a single game for 5 years. It can be seen how much DeRozan has been consumed in the last week.
Just looking at DeRozan's stats this year is definitely MVP level. He averaged close to 27+5+5 per game, averaging only five players in the league who were higher than DeRozan. DeRozan's shooting percentage is also among the top players in the league. This season, DeRozan has averaged more than 35 minutes per game, ranking in the top 20 of the league. DeRozan's last appearance of less than 35 minutes was on Dec. 21 last year, when he played against the Rockets.
DeRozan has played more games in consecutive games, and the task of coming to bull DeRozan this season has changed. LaVine has focused on scoring and finishing this year, and the proportion of no-ball offense has increased. DeRozan has become the team's most stable ball-holding tackle, and DeRozan's ability to hold the ball and break through is too strong. The Bulls mostly went to DeRozan. DeRozan's physical exertion is greater than ever.
At the Spurs, Murray and White can share some of the pressure of holding the ball. DeRozan can concentrate on singles and finishing, but this year DeRozan is under a lot of pressure on the offensive end. Opponents will also put a lot of energy into DeRozan, limiting him as much as possible.
DeRozan has completed his evolution this year and his performance is excellent in all aspects. The strengths of mid-range and singles are not mentioned, and their short three-point shots have also made great progress. The Bulls are now ranked first in the East, and deRozan is indispensable, and he is even the biggest contributor. DeRozan changed the team and reborn the Bulls team, but one thing people seem to forget is that DeRozan is 32 years old this year. He is no longer a young player and can be described as a veteran. A veteran plays an average of more than 35 minutes per game and has to control the ball a lot and comb through the team's offense. It's not easy behind this.
Seeing DeRozan's performance, the Bulls need to adjust the ball appropriately, let Ball and Lavin handle more possession rights, and ease the pressure on DeRozan. At the same time, the others of the Bulls also have to stand up, specifically referring to the Bulls' role players. For example, Kobe Bryant White and others, can they play better?
The Bulls have aimed big this season, and they definitely don't want to make the playoffs. They even want to storm the championship, and if they want to do that, they have to preserve the strength of the core players of the team. DeRozan needs to get some level of rest. Dear readers, how do you rate DeRozan's performance in recent times? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.