DeMar DeRozan Scores 26 vs. Heat

DeRozan Leads Bulls to Victory

DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 113-103 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. DeRozan was efficient from the field, shooting 10-of-17, and also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Bulls improve to 15-19

The Bulls improved to 15-19 with the win, while the Heat fell to 21-15. Zach LaVine added 25 points for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Bam Adebayo leads Heat with 22 points

Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jimmy Butler added 20 points, and Kyle Lowery had 18 points and 9 assists.

DeRozan's hot shooting

DeRozan has been on a hot streak lately, averaging 28.3 points per game over his last five games. He is now averaging 26.4 points per game this season, which is second in the NBA behind only Joel Embiid.

Bulls' balanced attack

The Bulls have been a balanced offensive team all season, with four players averaging over 15 points per game. DeRozan is the team's leading scorer, but LaVine, Vucevic, and Lonzo Ball are all capable of putting up big numbers on any given night.

Heat's struggles continue

The Heat have lost three of their last four games and are now 5-7 in their last 12 games. They have struggled to find consistency on both ends of the floor, and their defense has been particularly poor. The Heat are allowing 116.3 points per game this season, which is 29th in the NBA.

Upcoming schedule

The Bulls will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, while the Heat will host the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.