WATCH: DeMar DeRozan missing an easy game-winner after Bulls’ monumental 23-point comeback triggers NBA fans on social media

The Chicago Bulls came back from a 23-point deficit to win against the Timberwolves in overtime.

WATCH: DeMar DeRozan missing an easy game-winner after Bulls’ monumental 23-point comeback triggers NBA fans on social media

DeMar DeRozan could not get the winning shot to go in, fans call out Bulls superstar (image via YouTube/BASKETBALL ONX/X)

The Minnesota Timberwolves were top of the Western Conference in the morning. They were set to play a Chicago Bulls team that just lost one of their superstars for the season. Add to that, they are 9th in the Eastern Conference and have not won against any playoff team since the turn of the new year.

All of this seemed to point toward an easy victory for the Timberwolves. But that did not happen. The Bulls got a sensational overtime victory but could have finished the job at the end of regulation. The ball was in the hands of one of the most clutch scorers in the league DeMar DeRozan. The shot, however, didn’t go in.

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With 2 seconds left in regulation, DeRozan receives the inbound pass. He faked to his right to send Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards off the defensive position. DeRozan then dribbled to his left and jumped to launch the game-winning shot. Except, it wasn’t the game-winning shot, as the ball did not even hit the ring. It bounced off the backboard as time expired. This caused basketball fans to question whether DeRozan is actually clutch.

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Mind you, DeMar DeRozan’s clutch game winners are available aplenty on the internet. Most of those shots were tougher than what he had today. Some were turn-around jumpers with two defenders with their hands in his face at the three-point line. Today’s shot was against the smaller Edwards, and there was more space than he ever had during some of his clutch shots.

DeRozan redeemed himself by starting overtime with 6 straight points. However, he had to thank his younger teammate Coby White for at least getting the Bulls to the point where he could help them win. White scored 30 of his 33 points in the second half to spark a 23-point comeback. The Bulls ended up winning the game 129-123.

DeMar DeRozan’s missed game-winner causes fans to talk

DeMar DeRozan usually does not find himself at the receiving end of flak from fans. Basketball fans have come to appreciate his elite skills, especially in clutch situations. But this time it was different. DeRozan missing an easy shot by his standards did not sit well with fans.

DeMar DeRozan had to thank teammate Coby White for bailing the Chicago Bulls out
DeMar DeRozan had to thank teammate Coby White for bailing the Chicago Bulls out (image via NBA Phillipines/X)

Basketball fans were waiting to see how the Chicago Bulls capped off their impressive comeback. When DeRozan missed the game-winning shot, fans were not appreciative. They immediately went on to the internet to chime in their emotions. Check them out below;

https://twitter.com/ineedroxy/status/1755071149455905251?s=20
https://twitter.com/xJahstin/status/1755071281580699924?s=20

Basketball fans would have preferred if DeRozan made the game-winning shot in regulation. It would have been the perfect storybook ending.

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