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Were 9-year-old Diar DeRozan’s screams Bulls’ secret weapon as Raptors missed 18 free throws?

TORONTO — As the tide turned in the favor of the Chicago Bulls during Wednesday’s 109-105 play-in tournament win over the Toronto Raptors, one constant sound was like a metronome for the game — the well-timed screams of DeMar DeRozan’s 9-year-old daughter, Diar.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

The next step in Zach LaVine’s Bulls legacy? Beat Jimmy Butler

LaVine is coming off his first real signature moment as a Bull, scoring 30-second-half points in the play-in game against Toronto. But if he truly wants to stay on that path, it means beating Butler and the Heat Friday in Miami ... for starters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

The One NBA Team Proving the Play-In Tournament Is Working

SGA and the Thunder are making the most of their opportunity, while it may be time for the Raptors to make some major changes.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023

DeMar DeRozan’s daughter helps distract Raptors at free throw line

It was Diar, not DeMar, who was the Most Valuable DeRozan in Wednesday's win over Toronto.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023

Player grades: LaVine, Bulls outlast Raptors to survive play-in

Zach LaVine's 39-point performance helped lead Chicago back from a 19-point deficit to win the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023

Chicago Bulls rally to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in game and will compete for a playoff spot Friday

TORONTO — With 28.7 seconds left in Wednesday’s play-in tournament game, DeMar DeRozan delivered his final blow to the Toronto Raptors in signature style — a step-back in the midrange, a flail of the arms, the shrill whistle of a foul call.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

Raptors find out nothing is free, losing to Bulls and Zach LaVine

Despite falling behind by 19 points in the third quarter, LaVine & Co. took advantage of Toronto’s 18-for-36 performance at the free-throw line ... and got a little help along the way from DeMar DeRozan’s 9-year-old daughter. Now it’s off to Miami to face the Heat on Friday with a…

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Identity of Fan Who Went Viral for Screaming During Raptors’ Free Throws Revealed

Fans wondered where the shrill noise could be coming from.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023

Tigers blow two-run lead in ninth, lose 4-3 to Blue Jays in 10 innings

TORONTO — The Tigers were three outs away from stopping their losing streak at five games Wednesday at Rogers Centre. Instead, the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth and then won it in the 10th.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Rays beat Red Sox, extend season-opening win streak to 12 games

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays beat the Red Sox 9-7 Wednesday, riding a strong debut by pitcher Taj Bradley and another offensive onslaught to extend their remarkable season-starting win streak to 12 games,

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023