DeMar DeRozan was nearly flawless in a career performance for the Bulls against the Clippers, as he became the sixth Chicago player to ever record a 50-point game in a 135–130 overtime win over Los Angeles.
DeRozan’s biggest blemish on the night came right at the end of regulation, when he was fouled while shooting a three-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining in the game. DeRozan missed a free throw that would’ve given Chicago the advantage, sending the game into overtime.
The five-time All-Star, who leads the NBA in fourth quarter points (587), is third in clutch points and is shooting 88% from from the free throw line in the clutch, redeemed himself in the extra session, scoring six of Chicago’s nine points in overtime and finishing with 50 points, five rebounds and six assists in the win.