DeRozan began Thursday’s game torching …

DeRozan began Thursday’s game torching stellar Hawks defender De’Andre Hunter. On a series of midrange jumpers and sly up-and-under moves, DeRozan scored 20 points in the first 13 1/2 minutes. Even with Zach LaVine returning from his three-game absence because of left knee soreness, DeRozan maintained his mastery in leading the offense. “Smooth criminal,” newly added Bulls center Tristan Thompson said. “Deebo, man, he’s one helluva player. He’s playing lights out right now. That basket is looking the size of Lake Michigan right now for him.”