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Career high 52 points in a single game! Defeated the Bucks by four points in overtime
- Season: 2017-18
- Result: Raptors 131-127 Bucks (extension game)
- data:52 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, FT 13-13
Thinking back to the New Year's Day holiday in 2018, what were you doing? If you choose to give yourself an extra day off, and you happen to be a Tyrannosaurus fan, you may be lucky enough to witness DeRozan's "complete" peak as the "Dragon King". On January 1, US time, DeRozan scored a career-high 52 points amid the cheers of home fans, breaking the team's single-game scoring record and leading the Raptors to defeat the visiting Bucks by four points.
DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points in the first quarter, and even the three-pointers that have always been criticized were 3 of 4 in a single quarter. However, the two teams were inseparable. Even though DeRozan scored 9 points in the final quarter, they still fought all the way. Playoff. DeRozan still maintained his hot touch in the overtime, scoring 8 of the team's 17 points in the overtime. He was also not sloppy in the last two minutes, stably scoring four free throws, including the two key free throws that extended the lead to a safe distance, which provided a solid foundation for the team. Get your first win of the new year.
DeRozan made 17 of 29 shots from the field, 5 of 9 three-pointers, and all 13 free throws. This was the 34th time in DeRozan's career that he scored "35+", surpassingVince CarterHe has become the player with the most "35+" points in a single game in the history of the Raptors, and the 52 points scored in this game are a new high in a single game in the history of the Raptors. The previous record was 51 points in a single game, which is jointly held by 4 people.Terrence RossandVince Carter.
References:Sports Vision
In line with the "super evolution" of the times, 6 three-pointers in a single game (two games in a single season)
- Season: 2017-18
- Result: Tyrannosaurus 114-109 Sixers
- data: 45 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3Pt 6-9
- Result: Tyrannosaurus 130-105 Trail Blazers
- data:35 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3Pt 6-10
In his final season with the Raptors, DeRozan proved with his actions that "just not shooting three-pointers doesn't mean he can't." In addition to taking on more roles as a ball handler, DeRozan's biggest improvement this season is his "three-point shooting". His average field goals (1.1) and field goal percentage (31.0%) are both career highs, and he averages three-pointers per game. It even "skyrocketed" to 3.6 times. In fact, DeRozan's record for most three-pointers in a single game also occurred this season, against Philadelphia at the end of December 2017 and against the Trail Blazers in early February of the following year.
First up, on December 22nd, DeRozan vs.EmbiidThe Sixers were away from home. Even though he was once behind by as many as 22 points, DeRozan, who was full of firepower, still used his best scoring to turn the tide of the game. In addition to setting a personal record with 6 of 9 three-pointers, his 45 points in a single game also set a personal high at the time. Some people say that this is DeRozan's tribute to his idol Kobe who just retired his jersey. In fact, DeRozan did use his brilliant personal performance to keep up with the predecessors of the Millennium Generation. After this game, he became The second player in the history of the Raptors to score "at least 10 40+ points in a single game", the previous one is a seniorVince Carter.
More than a month later, the Raptors faced the Trail Blazers at home. Due to the large score difference and the inconsistency between Powell and the Blazers in the final quarter, the RaptorsVanVleetWith consecutive shots made, the Raptors' victory in this game did not have much suspense. Pioneer AceLillardAlthough he scored 32 points and 10 assists, he was still unable to match the team strength of the Raptors. He was evenly matched with DeRozan's 35 points in a single game. DeRozan scored 26 points in the first half of this campaign, giving the Raptors a 22-point lead at halftime. He also made 6 of 10 three-pointers at the end, tying his own personal record set not long ago. And ended the Blazers' four-game winning streak. Interestingly, in these two games with 6 three-pointers in a single game, the Raptors defeated their opponents by a large score. Perhaps DeRozan's transformation has unexpected benefits for the team!
References:Sports Vision
A rampage in the final quarter turned the tide, and 1 vs 2 in the air took away the game!
- Season: 2019-20
- Result: Spurs 124-122 Wizards
- data: 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
As a stable, efficient and outstanding scorer, DeRozan is often labeled as "soft" at critical moments. But in fact, even if DeRozan is rarely like his idol KobeBuzz-BeaterAlthough there are many game-winners that help the team score winning points, the most recent one was on October 26, 2019. DeRozan scored a difficult two points in the last 5.5 seconds, making the Spurs happy. Two consecutive wins to start the season.
The Eastern European shooter "Produced by Spurs"Davis BertansHe showed no mercy in the face of his old club and acted as a surprise player in the final quarter "100% hit rate"Scored 15 points. Fortunately, DeRozan jumped out and finally tied the game. 9 seconds before the end, DeRozan and Aldridge executed a pick-and-roll, accelerated into the penalty area, made a small pull in the air, and skillfully dodged the defender.hachimuraraiWith Thomas Bryant, he took the ball away from his hands and hit the board high - firmly putting the ball into the basket and taking an important lead amidst the riotous cheers of the audience.
In the last 5.5 seconds, although the Wizards successfully handed the ball over from the sideline,Bealin hand, butMillsof successful interference, coupled with a locking duo in the backcourtMurrayandWhiteThe key "joint shot", record the hot pot and defensive rebounds on the scorer's tableWhieAfter taking the body, the buzzer sounded to announce the end of the game, making DeRozan's final brilliant performance the Game Winner of the day!
🙏 Extra screening: "The Sunset of Idols" The final peak showdown at the golden cross
- Season: 2012-13
- Result: Raptors 116-118 Lakers (extension game)
- data: 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, FG 12-18
Compared with the above-mentioned games, we can't see the amazingness of DeRozan in this game from the data. But in fact, what is unique about this game is that it is not only the prelude to the upcoming rise of the Raptors and DeRozan, from 34 wins and 48 losses to "reversing" the record the next year, being selected as an All-Star, and reaching the playoffs of 48 34 wins and 34 losses is the "golden intersection" of the showdown between DeRozan and his idol Kobe. Because before long, Kobe, who is burning the small universe, will rupture his Achilles tendon and pass DeRozan on the way to the "peak".
The Lakers with F4 did not play easily (Gasol was absent in this game), and the Raptors also traded from the Grizzlies.Rudy GaySoon, the game went all the way to a playoff to determine the winner. Kobe not only outscored his younger brother DeRozan in scoring, but his performance at critical moments was even more dazzling. Not only did they force a three-pointer to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but in the last 10.6 seconds of the overtime, it was like "1 vs. 5", using a thunderous two-handed slam dunk to take the winning lead. This was DeRozan's last showdown with his childhood idol Kobe, who was at his "peak", and it was also a key battle that would shape him into an All-Star.
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