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DeMar DeRozan Scores 26 vs. Heat
DeMar DeRozan Continues Scoring Spree, Helps Bulls To Victory Over Heat
Chicago Bulls Pull Away With 113-103 Win
DeRozan Leads Way With 26 Points, LaVine Adds 25
DeMar DeRozan continued his impressive scoring streak on Wednesday night, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 113-103 victory over the Miami Heat. DeRozan finished with a team-high 26 points, while Zach LaVine added 25 points for the Bulls.
The Bulls led by just four points at halftime, but they pulled away in the second half thanks to some strong shooting from DeRozan and LaVine. DeRozan hit 10-of-19 shots from the field, while LaVine was 9-of-17. The Bulls also hit 10 three-pointers as a team, with DeRozan and LaVine each hitting three.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 22 points. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyler Herro chipped in with 17 points. However, the Heat were unable to keep up with the Bulls' hot shooting in the second half, and they ultimately fell to 3-4 on the season.
The Bulls, meanwhile, improved to 4-3 with the win. They will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.
## DeRozan's Scoring Streak Continues
DeRozan's 26-point performance on Wednesday night was his fourth consecutive game with at least 25 points. He is now averaging 28.8 points per game this season, which is second in the NBA behind only Kevin Durant.
DeRozan's scoring streak is a continuation of his strong play from last season, when he averaged 27.9 points per game and led the Bulls to the playoffs. He is one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA, and he is a key part of the Bulls' success.
## Bulls Pull Away In Second Half
The Bulls led by just four points at halftime, but they pulled away in the second half thanks to some strong shooting from DeRozan and LaVine. DeRozan hit 10-of-19 shots from the field in the second half, while LaVine was 9-of-17.
The Bulls also hit 10 three-pointers as a team in the second half, with DeRozan and LaVine each hitting three. The Heat were unable to keep up with the Bulls' hot shooting, and they ultimately fell to 3-4 on the season.
## Heat Fall To 3-4
The Heat fell to 3-4 on the season with the loss to the Bulls. They have now lost two of their last three games, and they are still trying to find their footing under new coach Erik Spoelstra.
The Heat have a tough schedule coming up, with games against the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers in the next week. They will need to improve their play if they want to avoid falling further behind in the Eastern Conference standings.