Domantas Sabonis had 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting with 12 rebounds and eight assists for Sacramento. Justin Holiday made six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points. Harrison Barnes added 17. DeRozan came into the game on a hot streak after averaging 37.6 points over the previous seven games, including a 40-point game against the San Antonio Spurs and a 45-point game against the Philadelphia 76ers. “He’s playing like the MVP right now, I think we can all agree,” Fox said.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Source: Sacramento Bee
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
To celebrate his 59th birthday, Michael Jordan is working out to sign a 10-day contract because he heard DeMar DeRozan is 3 games shy of his franchise record for consecutive 30-point games.
Just kidding.
I think. – 10:14 AM
To celebrate his 59th birthday, Michael Jordan is working out to sign a 10-day contract because he heard DeMar DeRozan is 3 games shy of his franchise record for consecutive 30-point games.
Just kidding.
I think. – 10:14 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan over his last 10 games:
✅ 35.8 PPG
✅ 6.1 RPG
✅ 5.8 APG
The 32-year-old DeRozan is the second-oldest player in NBA history to average at least 35p/5r/5a over a 10-game span, trailing only Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/Am7C4ji8QE – 10:01 AM
DeMar DeRozan over his last 10 games:
✅ 35.8 PPG
✅ 6.1 RPG
✅ 5.8 APG
The 32-year-old DeRozan is the second-oldest player in NBA history to average at least 35p/5r/5a over a 10-game span, trailing only Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/Am7C4ji8QE – 10:01 AM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
DeMar DeRozan just passed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 10:00 AM
DeMar DeRozan just passed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 10:00 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.61
2. Joel Embiid: 15.9
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.88
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.74
5. LeBron James: 14.61
6. Trae Young: 13.94
7. Luka Doncic: 13.77
8. Stephen Curry: 13.73
9. Ja Morant: 13.47
10. Chris Paul: 13.24
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/1jXOQibFAd – 10:00 AM
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.61
2. Joel Embiid: 15.9
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.88
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.74
5. LeBron James: 14.61
6. Trae Young: 13.94
7. Luka Doncic: 13.77
8. Stephen Curry: 13.73
9. Ja Morant: 13.47
10. Chris Paul: 13.24
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/1jXOQibFAd – 10:00 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan (38p/6r/6a) and Coby White (31p/5r/6a) are just the second duo in @Chicago Bulls history to each record at least 30p/5r/5a in the same game.
They join Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, who did so five times. pic.twitter.com/YWgOSvENpb – 9:51 AM
DeMar DeRozan (38p/6r/6a) and Coby White (31p/5r/6a) are just the second duo in @Chicago Bulls history to each record at least 30p/5r/5a in the same game.
They join Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, who did so five times. pic.twitter.com/YWgOSvENpb – 9:51 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
The miracle of DeMar DeRozan is that he never really changed his game. The context around his performance is what’s different. ziller.substack.com/p/the-miracle-… – 9:45 AM
The miracle of DeMar DeRozan is that he never really changed his game. The context around his performance is what’s different. ziller.substack.com/p/the-miracle-… – 9:45 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history — and Tristan Thompson is on his way to Chicago
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3135088/2022/0… – 9:19 AM
DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history — and Tristan Thompson is on his way to Chicago
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3135088/2022/0… – 9:19 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
DeMar DeRozan has scored 114 points more than any other player in the NBA this month.
DeRozan has scored more points than Joel Embiid and LeBron James COMBINED.
DeRozan has scored:
358 points on 236 FG attempts.
Embiid and LeBron have scored:
357 points on 264 FG attempts. – 9:11 AM
DeMar DeRozan has scored 114 points more than any other player in the NBA this month.
DeRozan has scored more points than Joel Embiid and LeBron James COMBINED.
DeRozan has scored:
358 points on 236 FG attempts.
Embiid and LeBron have scored:
357 points on 264 FG attempts. – 9:11 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan last night:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 6 AST
✅ 16-27 FG
DeRozan has scored at least 35 points while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last seven games, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/jj17eaImcG – 9:11 AM
DeMar DeRozan last night:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 6 AST
✅ 16-27 FG
DeRozan has scored at least 35 points while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last seven games, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/jj17eaImcG – 9:11 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
After yet another prolific scoring game, odds on DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls winning MVP have dropped from 40-1 to 30-1. – 7:14 AM
After yet another prolific scoring game, odds on DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls winning MVP have dropped from 40-1 to 30-1. – 7:14 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
DeMar DeRozan becomes the first player in NBA history to score 35-plus points on 50% FG for 7 consecutive games, breaking a 60-year old record set by Wilt Chamberlain 🔥
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 5:48 AM
DeMar DeRozan becomes the first player in NBA history to score 35-plus points on 50% FG for 7 consecutive games, breaking a 60-year old record set by Wilt Chamberlain 🔥
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 5:48 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history with 35-point scoring streak not even Wilt Chamberlain could match
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 1:16 AM
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history with 35-point scoring streak not even Wilt Chamberlain could match
cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls… – 1:16 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ‘playing like the MVP’; outduels De’Aaron Fox in win over Kings
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:32 AM
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ‘playing like the MVP’; outduels De’Aaron Fox in win over Kings
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:32 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan made NBA history Wednesday night.
“As a fan of the history of the game, being in the league as long I’ve been in the league, things like that continue to make me even more humble.”
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:46 PM
DeMar DeRozan made NBA history Wednesday night.
“As a fan of the history of the game, being in the league as long I’ve been in the league, things like that continue to make me even more humble.”
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:46 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
DeMar DeRozan against any pick-and-roll scheme this season. pic.twitter.com/3DgWfQTX4n – 11:43 PM
DeMar DeRozan against any pick-and-roll scheme this season. pic.twitter.com/3DgWfQTX4n – 11:43 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
DeMar DeRozan just passed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 11:32 PM
DeMar DeRozan just passed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 11:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
DeMar DeRozan this season:
— 28/5/5 on 52% shooting
— 2nd in clutch points
— Shooting 54/67/90% in clutch
— 7 straight 35 PTS, 50 FG% games
— Did something Wilt never did
— First seed in the East
— Rest of starters missed 97 games combined
MVP? pic.twitter.com/duS2dsvDRH – 11:18 PM
DeMar DeRozan this season:
— 28/5/5 on 52% shooting
— 2nd in clutch points
— Shooting 54/67/90% in clutch
— 7 straight 35 PTS, 50 FG% games
— Did something Wilt never did
— First seed in the East
— Rest of starters missed 97 games combined
MVP? pic.twitter.com/duS2dsvDRH – 11:18 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
10 observations: DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history in win over Kings
Quite an end to the Bulls’ pre-All-Star weekend slate
nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:14 PM
10 observations: DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history in win over Kings
Quite an end to the Bulls’ pre-All-Star weekend slate
nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:14 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan last 7 games:
38.6 ppg
60.7% FG
86.2% FT (9.2 attempts)
5.7 rebounds
5.6 assists
Insane. – 11:12 PM
DeMar DeRozan last 7 games:
38.6 ppg
60.7% FG
86.2% FT (9.2 attempts)
5.7 rebounds
5.6 assists
Insane. – 11:12 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan on Tristan Thompson: “Known Tristan for years. Great dude. Championship experience. Good friend of mine. Got the utmost respect for him off the court. Obviously, we all know what he brings on the court. Think it will be great addition for us. Veteran leadership.” – 10:58 PM
DeMar DeRozan on Tristan Thompson: “Known Tristan for years. Great dude. Championship experience. Good friend of mine. Got the utmost respect for him off the court. Obviously, we all know what he brings on the court. Think it will be great addition for us. Veteran leadership.” – 10:58 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan on becoming the first player in NBA history with seven straight games of at least 35 points while shooting at least 50 percent from the field. pic.twitter.com/pJlu67G9LC – 10:51 PM
DeMar DeRozan on becoming the first player in NBA history with seven straight games of at least 35 points while shooting at least 50 percent from the field. pic.twitter.com/pJlu67G9LC – 10:51 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan after his record-breaking 38-point performance: “I felt like I had a bad shooting night, that’s the crazy thing.” – 10:48 PM
DeMar DeRozan after his record-breaking 38-point performance: “I felt like I had a bad shooting night, that’s the crazy thing.” – 10:48 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeMar DeRozan sets an NBA record–the first player in the 75 year history of the Association to record seven straight games of 35 or more points-shooting 50% in each game…WOW. Congratulations ! Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win 5 straight -sole posession of first. 125 -Sac 118 – 10:27 PM
DeMar DeRozan sets an NBA record–the first player in the 75 year history of the Association to record seven straight games of 35 or more points-shooting 50% in each game…WOW. Congratulations ! Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win 5 straight -sole posession of first. 125 -Sac 118 – 10:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118. DeMar DeRozan posted his eighth consecutive 30-point game, finishing with 38 to outduel De’Aaron Fox, who scored 33. Domantas Sabonis had 22-12-8. Twenty-two games remaining after the All-Star break. – 10:27 PM
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118. DeMar DeRozan posted his eighth consecutive 30-point game, finishing with 38 to outduel De’Aaron Fox, who scored 33. Domantas Sabonis had 22-12-8. Twenty-two games remaining after the All-Star break. – 10:27 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35 points and 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
He beats a record from Wilt Chamberlain record in 1963 – 10:26 PM
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35 points and 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
He beats a record from Wilt Chamberlain record in 1963 – 10:26 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings unable to make many stops, keep pace with the Bulls, but fall 125-118 as DeMar DeRozan drops 38. Kings enter the All-Star break at 22-38. – 10:25 PM
Kings unable to make many stops, keep pace with the Bulls, but fall 125-118 as DeMar DeRozan drops 38. Kings enter the All-Star break at 22-38. – 10:25 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls enter the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan punctuates it by making it a little history. And the team is reportedly set to add some much-needed size. Busy night in Chicago. – 10:25 PM
The Bulls enter the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan punctuates it by making it a little history. And the team is reportedly set to add some much-needed size. Busy night in Chicago. – 10:25 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118
DeMar DeRozan (38 pts, 16-27 FG) sets NBA record with 7th straight game of 35+ points on 50%+ shooting
Coby White scores season-high 31 points, hits six 3s
Bulls are 38-21, and will have at least a share of 1st in the East, entering All-Star break – 10:24 PM
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118
DeMar DeRozan (38 pts, 16-27 FG) sets NBA record with 7th straight game of 35+ points on 50%+ shooting
Coby White scores season-high 31 points, hits six 3s
Bulls are 38-21, and will have at least a share of 1st in the East, entering All-Star break – 10:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
It happened. DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35+ points on 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
38 PTS | 59 FG%
40 PTS | 67 FG%
38 PTS | 50 FG%
35 PTS | 64 FG%
36 PTS | 68 FG%
38 PTS | 59 FG%
45 PTS | 60 FG% pic.twitter.com/LjNqZAxnpB – 10:24 PM
It happened. DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35+ points on 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
38 PTS | 59 FG%
40 PTS | 67 FG%
38 PTS | 50 FG%
35 PTS | 64 FG%
36 PTS | 68 FG%
38 PTS | 59 FG%
45 PTS | 60 FG% pic.twitter.com/LjNqZAxnpB – 10:24 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan tonight:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 6 AST
✅ 16-27 FG
DeRozan has scored at least 35 points while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last seven games, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/QKUarWgSLw – 10:24 PM
DeMar DeRozan tonight:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 6 AST
✅ 16-27 FG
DeRozan has scored at least 35 points while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last seven games, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/QKUarWgSLw – 10:24 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118.
DeMar DeRozan: 38/6/6
Coby White: 31/5/6
Nikola Vučević: 21/10/3
Javonte Green: 15/6/1(blk)
Ayo Dosunmu: 12/6/6
The Bulls go into the All-Star break 38-21. – 10:23 PM
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118.
DeMar DeRozan: 38/6/6
Coby White: 31/5/6
Nikola Vučević: 21/10/3
Javonte Green: 15/6/1(blk)
Ayo Dosunmu: 12/6/6
The Bulls go into the All-Star break 38-21. – 10:23 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history to post seven straight 35-point games on 50% or better shooting – 10:23 PM
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history to post seven straight 35-point games on 50% or better shooting – 10:23 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
DeMar DeRozan’s streak of 7 straight games with 35 points and 50% shooting will be the longest in NBA history, breaking a tie with Wilt.
Longest streaks by notable perimeter players:
LeBron – 5
Dame – 5
Jordan – 4
Kobe – 4
Wade – 4
West – 4
Curry – 3
Harden – 3 – 10:11 PM
DeMar DeRozan’s streak of 7 straight games with 35 points and 50% shooting will be the longest in NBA history, breaking a tie with Wilt.
Longest streaks by notable perimeter players:
LeBron – 5
Dame – 5
Jordan – 4
Kobe – 4
Wade – 4
West – 4
Curry – 3
Harden – 3 – 10:11 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
That’s seven straight 35-point games for DeMar DeRozan… and there’s 4:35 left in this one.
I think ‘herculean’ is the best word I’ve landed on to sum up his effort to lead the Bulls amid injuries. – 10:05 PM
That’s seven straight 35-point games for DeMar DeRozan… and there’s 4:35 left in this one.
I think ‘herculean’ is the best word I’ve landed on to sum up his effort to lead the Bulls amid injuries. – 10:05 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The path to DeMar DeRozan actually winning the MVP is not that outrageous.
– Bulls can get the 1 seed
– CP and Book will split votes
– Durant is hurt
– LeBron’s team stinks
– Jokic’s team is middling
– Giannis’s team is coasting
– Embiid’s 76ers could finish 5th
– Curry’s slump – 9:59 PM
The path to DeMar DeRozan actually winning the MVP is not that outrageous.
– Bulls can get the 1 seed
– CP and Book will split votes
– Durant is hurt
– LeBron’s team stinks
– Jokic’s team is middling
– Giannis’s team is coasting
– Embiid’s 76ers could finish 5th
– Curry’s slump – 9:59 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeMar DeRozan…( 14-24-58%)-30pts)–on the verge of making NBA history if the shooting percentage holds. He’s 5pts away..surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 60 year old record. – 9:59 PM
DeMar DeRozan…( 14-24-58%)-30pts)–on the verge of making NBA history if the shooting percentage holds. He’s 5pts away..surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 60 year old record. – 9:59 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Bulls lead the Kings 65-59 at halftime. After his 17 points in the opening quarter, De’Aaron Fox sits with 19, Domantas Sabonis with 10pts, 5 rebs & 5 ast for Sac. Coby White and DeMar DeRozan with 14 points each for Chicago. – 9:09 PM
Bulls lead the Kings 65-59 at halftime. After his 17 points in the opening quarter, De’Aaron Fox sits with 19, Domantas Sabonis with 10pts, 5 rebs & 5 ast for Sac. Coby White and DeMar DeRozan with 14 points each for Chicago. – 9:09 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox has 19 points, Harrison Barnes has 13 and Domantas Sabonis has 10-5-5, but the Kings trail the Bulls 65-59 at the half. – 9:05 PM
De’Aaron Fox has 19 points, Harrison Barnes has 13 and Domantas Sabonis has 10-5-5, but the Kings trail the Bulls 65-59 at the half. – 9:05 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox banked in a 3 at the buzzer, but it didn’t count after review. Kings trail the Bulls 33-30. Fox has 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. – 8:37 PM
De’Aaron Fox banked in a 3 at the buzzer, but it didn’t count after review. Kings trail the Bulls 33-30. Fox has 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. – 8:37 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
High-energy opening quarter between the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls, who lead 33-30.
De’Aaron Fox hit a would-be tying 3-pointer at the buzzer, but referees waved it off after review. – 8:36 PM
High-energy opening quarter between the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls, who lead 33-30.
De’Aaron Fox hit a would-be tying 3-pointer at the buzzer, but referees waved it off after review. – 8:36 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Looks like officials waved off that De’Aaron Fox 3 at the buzzer
Bulls lead 33-30 after one – 8:35 PM
Looks like officials waved off that De’Aaron Fox 3 at the buzzer
Bulls lead 33-30 after one – 8:35 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox off to a great start in Chicago, beats the end of quarter buzzer, scores 17 points in the first period. Kings and the Bulls tied 33-33 – 8:35 PM
De’Aaron Fox off to a great start in Chicago, beats the end of quarter buzzer, scores 17 points in the first period. Kings and the Bulls tied 33-33 – 8:35 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Official ruling on De’Aaron Fox’s last-second 3-pointer: no basket. – 8:35 PM
Official ruling on De’Aaron Fox’s last-second 3-pointer: no basket. – 8:35 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
De’Aaron Fox is giving Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu all he can handle in this first quarter. Fox has 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting. Not all of it has come against Dosunmu. But plenty has.
Remember, this is Dosunmu’s first crack at Fox. I’m curious to see how he adapts. – 8:27 PM
De’Aaron Fox is giving Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu all he can handle in this first quarter. Fox has 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting. Not all of it has come against Dosunmu. But plenty has.
Remember, this is Dosunmu’s first crack at Fox. I’m curious to see how he adapts. – 8:27 PM
More on this storyline
After Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid battled for the right to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player all last season, it appears this year’s chase for the award could once again come down to the two All-Star big men. Embiid, after coming in second to Jokic in last year’s voting, holds a 35-point lead over the Denver Nuggets’ reigning MVP in the second edition of ESPN’s NBA MVP Straw Poll for the 2021-22 season. Embiid’s razor-thin edge is the closest the top two spots have been over the nine iterations of this poll over the past six seasons. -via ESPN.com / February 17, 2022
Embiid and Jokic were followed by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (512 points, nine first-place votes) in third, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (one first-place vote, 211 points) in fourth and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (two first-place votes, 157 points) in fifth. -via ESPN.com / February 17, 2022
Etan Thomas: And Giannis, he’s MVP status again this year and, like you said, has actually improved since last year. Kenyon Martin: “Listen, Giannis is the new Lebron. He can be in the MVP convo every season. And the only reason you don’t give it to him is because someone else is playing out of their mind that season. So yeah a lot has to happen before they’re the favorites over Milwaukee.” -via basketballnews.com / February 14, 2022
