NBA teams, take note. There's no better defense than a screaming child.
DeMar's daughter is screaming whenever the Raptors take free throws pic.twitter.com/HxmMz3BYgq
— ESPN (@espn) April 13, 2023
The Bulls got a big assist from forward Demar DeRozan's daughter, Diar, who used the bold strategy of screaming every time a Raptors player attempted a free throw.
The tactic worked as Toronto was just 18-of-36 from the foul line in a four-point loss, 109-105.
ESPN's Kevin Pelton noted when the team hit 13 missed free throws it set the mark for most by the team this season.
The Raptors' 13 missed free throws tonight are already more than they had in any regular-season game.
— Kevin Pelton (@kpelton) April 13, 2023
Toronto took an 11-point halftime lead when Fred VanVleet hit a half court three to put the Raptors up 58-47. That may have resulted in a scream itself, but the ones during the free throws were much more impactful.
Most notably, Raptors forward Pascal Siakam missed two of three free throw attempts with a chance to tie the game at 107 with 12 seconds remaining.
Twitter erupted after the game in praise of the game’s true most valuable player.
HE MISSED TWO OF THREE FREE THROWS OH MY GOD SHE REALLY SAVED THEIR SEASON pic.twitter.com/RVxrRydyn8
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) April 13, 2023
Elite defensive impact pic.twitter.com/Z46tVDbDnl
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 13, 2023
QUEEN
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 13, 2023
NEVER IN DOUBT
Chicago's comeback means we should expect more elite defense from DeRozan's daughter in Miami on Friday. And for ear plug sales to skyrocket.
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