During the game on Wednesday between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors, a nine-year-old girl, Diar DeRozan, could be heard screaming at the top of her lungs every time the Raptors tried to score a free throw. Seated near the court next to one of the baskets, Diar's continuous screams managed to throw off the Raptors, resulting in them missing 18 of the 36 free throws attempted, and ultimately costing them the win.
DeMar DeRozan, who played his first nine seasons with the Raptors and now stars for the Bulls, was very pleased to see his daughter in the audience and won't be chastising her for her distracting cheers. After their win, DeRozan stated that he owes her some money for her contribution to the Chicago Bulls' win.
While the Raptors have struggled recently, the missed free throws could have secured them a playoff slot in spite of their increasingly difficult season.