Derrick Rose News

A year ago, the Bulls gave up 102.5 points per game. It wasn't the worst in the league, by any means, but it was the team's highest total in points allowed since the 1989-90 season - just before defense began to dominate the NBA.

I hope all you mockers are happy. I hope all you backpack-wearing lovers are happy as well .

Derrick Rose scored 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, including a decisive jump shot in the final two minutes, as the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 86-85. Rose, last season's rookie of the year, added 11 assists as the Bulls held off the Cavaliers with an inspired defensive effort.

After knowing the result, I can't say I paid too much attention when watching the DVR'd game Saturday.

The two-game losing streak to open the season is old news for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will shoot for their fourth straight win tonight versus the Chicago Bulls in the finale of a three-game homestand at Quicken Loans Arena.

The Heat drew some great crowds during its playoff runs of 2005 and ?06, but the atmosphere was much calmer in American Airlines Arena for Sunday's Bulls - Heat clash.

Two games into the NBA season, the Bulls are still waiting for a result that doesn?t require an asterisk or explanation.

The Milwaukee Bucks were hoping this season would be different than the previous three, when scoring threat Michael Redd missed significant time due to injuries.

Derrick Rose , star of the silver screen. We can see it now. OK, not really. Responding to the age-old athlete question of "What would you like to do after your playing days are over?" -- an existential question most of us fortunately don't have to start considering around age 28 -- Rose came up with a slightly unconventional response: he'd like to ...

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points to push his career total to 10,005, reserve Udonis Haslem had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat stayed unbeaten by downing the Chicago Bulls 95-87 on Sunday night.

Movement has been minimal this month in the NBA Power Rankings with a relatively quiet October.

The Miami Heat will try to keep their unbeaten mark going this evening, when they return home to host the Chicago Bulls at AmericanAirlines Arena.

By Zach Lowe , CelticsHub.com @ October 31st, 6:17 pm a PLAY OF THE GAME:A God, the Celtics are going to kill from the three-point line this year.

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gets past Bulls center Joakim Noah who attempts a block during the first quarter of Friday's game in Boston.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls met in an epic first-round playoff series last season.

Derrick Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the balanced Chicago Bulls to an impressive 92-85 season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Usually there's somewhat of a consensus among the newspapers, magazines and Web sites that produce NBA previews.

If not for the ankle injury that hampered Derrick Rose for much of the preseason, the main topic surrounding the Bulls as they approach the season opener Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs would be how much better the second-year point guard will be this season.

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The Bears can't run the ball, so starting Thursday night in the United Center it'll be up to the Bulls to prove at least one Chicago sports team can.