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Raptors edge Bulls in OT to end losing streak
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DEMAR DeRozan had 42 points, and the Toronto Raptors ended an 11-game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls by rallying for a wild 122-120 overtime win on Tuesday.
DeRozan shot 17 of 38 from the floor and also collected eight assists.
Cory Joseph had 19 points for the Raptors, and Serge Ibaka scored 16 before he was ejected for his role in a memorable fight with Robin Lopez during the third quarter.
Jimmy Butler had 37 points for the Bulls, and Rajon Rondo finished with 24. It was Chicago’s first loss to Toronto since December 31, 2013.
In Miami, Hassan Whiteside had 23 points and 14 rebounds before leaving late with a cut on his right hand, and the Heat cruised to a 112-97 victory.
Tyler Johnson scored 17 for Miami (35-36), which had seven players in double figures. Goran Dragic scored 16, Josh Richardson had 14 and Willie Reed added 12.
In Dallas, Klay Thompson had 23 points with five 3-pointers and Golden State earned its 28th road win this season, beating Dallas 112-97 in a matchup of the Curry brothers. Stephen Curry had 17 points and nine assists for the defending NBA champion Warriors.
In Minneapolis, Kawhi Leonard scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, helping the San Antonio Spurs to a 100-93 road win over Timberwolves.
In New York, the Nets edged the Pistons 98-96. Brook Lopez made a jumper as time expired to give Brooklyn the win.
In Portland, Khris Middleton scored 26 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Portland Trail Blazers 93-90 for the victory.
Elsewhere, it was Pelicans 95, Grizzlies 82; and Clippers 133, Lakers 109.
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