DeRozan leads Chicago Bulls to 120-119 win over Washington Wizards

DeMar DeRozan becomes 1st player in NBA history to hit game-winning buzzer-beaters on consecutive days

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a 120-119 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

Four-time All-Star DeRozan hit a three-pointer at the buzzer for the second straight match to give the Bulls a road win over the Wizards at Capital One Arena.

Scoring 28 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, DeRozan became the first player in NBA history to hit a game-winning buzzer-beater in back-to-back days.

On Friday the 32-year-old guard racked up a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Zach LaVine was the highest scorer of Saturday’s game with 35 points.

Nikola Vucevic bagged a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Bulls to their seventh straight win.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal both posted double-doubles. Kuzma scored 29 points and 12 rebounds while Beal played with 27 points and 17 assists.

Chicago are currently at top of the Eastern Conference with a 24-10 win/loss record.

- Results

Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans: 136-113

Detroit Pistons - San Antonio Spurs 117-116 (Overtime)

Washington Wizards - Chicago Bulls: 119-120

Brooklyn Nets - Los Angeles Clippers: 116-120

Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets: 111-124

Utah Jazz - Golden State Warriors: 116-123

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