In a thrilling overtime victory, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 132-129. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with an impressive performance, scoring 46 points (15/24 FG), grabbing 9 rebounds, and adding 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. His remarkable efficiency was highlighted by a 62% field goal percentage. DeRozan's crucial contributions included a tough turnaround jumper that forced the game into overtime. Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu also played significant roles in the win, scoring 23 (season-high pts) and 20 points, respectively. The victory was hard-fought, especially as the Bulls had to contend without injured point guard Coby White in overtime. DeRozan's performance not only secured the win but also marked his second 40-point game of the season and his 12th since joining the Bulls in the 2021-22 season.
#Bulls win! What a night for DeMar DeRozan, who had 46—including buzzer-beater in regulation to force OT. Chicago’s lucky to have this classy, unassuming future Hall of Famer who’s too often overlooked. Entertaining game. Big W. Hope Coby White’s OK.
Coming home with the W. BEEP BEEP. https://t.co/TJ2I1qYwNl
Final: Bulls 132, Pacers 129 (OT) DeMar DeRozan: 46/9/3 Alex Caruso: 23/7/7 Ayo Dosunmu: 20/4/3 Gritty win for the Bulls, who hold on in overtime without injured point guard Coby White.
DeMar DeRozan went to WORK in the Bulls’ overtime win vs. the Pacers 🔥 ▪️46 PTS ▪️15-24 FG ▪️9 REB Chicago improves to 32-34. https://t.co/6AzPCHENHV
DEMAR DEROZAN TONIGHT: 46 points 9 rebounds 63% FG https://t.co/DkDByF3HtX
DeMar DeRozan tonight: 46 Points 9 Rebounds 3 Assists 2 Steals 1 Block 62% FG https://t.co/BM6ZvXFB0O
BULLS WIN. BULLS WIN. BULLS WIN. BULLS WIN. BULLS WIN. https://t.co/RkYX3VMxo8
DEMAR DEROZAN TONIGHT: 46 POINTS 8 REBOUNDS 15/24 FG 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/Xdj2wGSRAa
Bulls 132, Pacers 129 (OT) DeRozan 46 pts (season-high pts) Caruso 23 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assists (season-high pts) White didn’t finish game due to injury
DeMar DeRozan cashes from deep for 45 PTS in OT! Bulls lead late in overtime 👀 Bulls-Pacers | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/mxVCd7EzPz https://t.co/PnZL1t434z
DeMar DeRozan tonight: https://t.co/Ownqnff39w
I simply must have him next season https://t.co/O0xIYt4Nzm
Deebo is in his bag 💼 @NBCSChicago | @DeMar_DeRozan https://t.co/5mpt5ju3Lk
DeMar DeRozan did it again and forced overtime against the Pacers https://t.co/EOrwMSUxYA
DeMar DeRozan and-1 for 42 PTS in OT! Bulls-Pacers | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/mxVCd7EzPz https://t.co/82KnuDVRCw
This DeRozan kid has a chance to make it in this league.
DeMar DeRozan drains a TOUGH turnaround-jumper to force OT. 😮💨 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/qtX05QaZ24
2.4 Seconds left... No problem for DeMar 😤 https://t.co/V5FSKTivli https://t.co/wfl4wPBrRb
DeMar DeRozan now has 42 points. It's his second 40-point game this season and his 12th time scoring at least 40 points since joining the Bulls in 2021-22.
DeRozan ties it up and forces OT 🔥 🎥@NBA https://t.co/31DNgeWPSk
DeMar DeRozan (37 PTS) forces OVERTIME in Indy ‼️ Watch #NBACrunchTime presented by Caesars Sportsbook, now on the NBA App! ➡️ https://t.co/aDw7arOJaY https://t.co/zD4popD4bV
Coby White isn't on Bulls bench as OT begins. No official update yet from the team.
King of the Fourth 👑 @DeMar_DeRozan | #SeeRed https://t.co/poxHJxd8W7
Looks like the Bulls will have to finish this one without Coby White, who remains in the locker room as overtime begins.
DEMAR DEROZAN FORCES OT IN INDY 🪣 https://t.co/QUp7zghwY8
What a shot from DeMar DeRozan. Moved Siakam towards the screen, backcut into space, right up. https://t.co/sv2VZ5CwkC
Free basketball coming up. https://t.co/ABRowhnfH7
Compton's Finest. https://t.co/IKk61nj97P https://t.co/COMzOlLzMn
DEMAR FORCES OT 🔥 https://t.co/osEpJqte5d
Not yet. .00.3. https://t.co/lJ5HVMspyx
DeMar DeRozan ties it 117-117 with .3 seconds left in the 4Q 😱 Bulls-Pacers | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/mxVCd7EzPz https://t.co/FDFGnGsLAB
DeRozan wants that Clutch Player of the Year 🏆 https://t.co/fkwLJSlMDS
THE KING OF THE FOURTH STRIKES AGAIN. (via @chicagobulls) https://t.co/aDKoVk8R5c
DeMar DeRozan right now against the Pacers 🔥 https://t.co/g3UhPejP5B
Officials put 0.3 seconds on the clock. Tie game at 117. Pacers ball with a chance to win it in regulation. https://t.co/IXyTp6A5HG
DeMarvelous. Crazy finish. Get to your TVs and/or radios now. https://t.co/CDCM4ysA0W
DEMAR DEROZAN SENDS IT TO OT. 🔥 https://t.co/VQ7MNCz7U8
DEMAR DEROZAN TAKES IT TO OVERTIME https://t.co/Ws5nmIVxeX
DEMARVELOUS!!!!!!! @NBCSChicago | @DeMar_DeRozan https://t.co/xwxKnPiiNI
Extra hoops Pacers vs Bulls.
UGH I love DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan forces overtime in Indiana...with a midrange jumper at the regulation buzzer.
DeMar DeRozan. Clutch gene activated. Free basketball
Pascal Siakam gets the chasedown block on Coby White. Coby White went to the locker room after Siakam landed on him. https://t.co/97Lod5Qfjx
Back-to-back 3s from Myles Turner for the Pacers' lead! https://t.co/xslqcwKVpW
PASCAL SIAKAM DENIES THE BULLS GO-AHEAD BUCKET LATE IN THE 4Q 🚫 Bulls-Pacers | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/mxVCd7EzPz https://t.co/9FXuCtE5hQ
Coby White goes to the locker room with 5.5 seconds remaining at Indiana after a collision with Pascal Siakam following a fastbreak layup attempt. It appeared Siakam inadvertently landed on White, who immediately began clutching at his right thigh/leg.
Crazy block by Pascal Siakam. Coby White had to be helped to the locker room after this play. https://t.co/MvjebEj21r
Deebo Time 😤 @DeMar_DeRozan | @NBCSChicago https://t.co/UqCUDe7agR