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Chicago Bulls veteran DeMar DeRozan has been dominated out for the rest of Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers with a proper quad pressure, the group announced.
DeRozan completed with 4 factors—making all 4 of his free throws—three rebounds, one help and one steal in 21 minutes. He went 0-for-7 from the sphere and 0-for-3 from deep.
DeRozan has been principally wholesome this season, although he missed three video games in January with a quad harm and two video games in February with a thigh ailment.
The 33-year-old entered Wednesday’s recreation averaging 25.4 factors, 4.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 65 video games whereas taking pictures 51.2 % from the ground and 33.9 % from past the arc.
If DeRozan misses any time, it may spell the top of a playoff push for the Bulls, which can drop to 34-38 on the season in the event that they lose to the Sixers on Wednesday. The group presently sits tenth within the Japanese Convention, and the Indiana Pacers are simply two video games behind Chicago for the ultimate play-in spot.
Javonte Inexperienced, Derrick Jones Jr. and Patrick Williams will likely be in for some extra enjoying time if DeRozan is dominated out for an extended time frame.
The Bulls have simply 10 video games remaining within the common season.