Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley effect aside, the Chicago Bulls’ play-in hopes still rest on DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine

After returning from the All-Star Game in Utah, DeMar DeRozan told his Chicago Bulls teammates they need to treat every game the rest of the way like it’s Game 7.

While Sunday’s 102-82 win over the Washington Wizards at the United Center wasn’t exactly a playoff-caliber performance, it nonetheless pulled the Bulls within a half-game of the Wizards for the final Eastern Conference play-in spot.

So if you’re keeping score at home, that’s two Game 7 wins down and 21 to go.