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Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose. (credit: Dan Lippitt/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why No Rose Could Be A Blessing For The Bulls

But I also happen to think this: Playing without Derrick Rose in the playoffs could actually be a very good thing for the Bulls in the long run.

2013/05/10

Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

76ers Knock Bulls Out Of Playoffs In 79-78 Nail-Biter

Andre Iguodala made the go-ahead free throws with 2.2 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 79-78 victory over the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in Game 6 on Thursday night, advancing to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2003.

2012/05/11

Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls shoots the ball over Thaddeus Young #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Deng, Boozer Lead Bulls Past 76ers 77-69

Luol Deng scored 24 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 77-69 on Tuesday night to avoid a first-round playoff exit.

2012/05/09

Evan Turner #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against Taj Gibson #22 and Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bulls Fall To Sixers 89-82, Trail Series 3-1

Spencer Hawes scored 22 points and Jrue Holiday had 20 to help the surprising Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 89-82 on Sunday and take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

2012/05/06

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand dunks the ball over Chicago Bulls forwards Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at the United Center on May 1, 2012.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Without Rose, Bulls Fall To 76ers 109-92

Jrue Holiday scored 26 points, Lou Williams added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series in the Bulls’ first game since Derrick Rose’s season-ending knee injury.

2012/05/02

Derrick Rose lays on the floor after suffering an apparent left knee injury.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose Suffers Torn ACL, Out For Remainder Of Season

The Bulls won Saturday’s game, but they have lost their point guard for the rest of the season.

2012/04/29

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28:  Chicago Bulls Head Athletic Trainer Fred Tedeschi assists Derrick Rose #1 after injuring his knee against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Rose Tears ACL And Will Miss Rest Of Playoffs

Bulls star Derrick Rose will miss the rest of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

2012/04/28

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls drives on Kevin Seraphin #13 of the Washington Wizards during the game on April 16, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Loss By Miami Means Home Court Advantage For Bulls

The Bulls have won home court advantage for the first round in the Eastern Conference playoffs, with the Miami Heat having lost Tuesday night.

2012/04/25

Chicago Bulls v Los Angeles Clippers

Kobe: Paul, Rose Only Guys That Have His Edge

Kobe Bryant has never been shy. Not with the ball in his hands and not with his words. He tells it like it is, says what he means and is often a bit braggadocios with it, which obviously, he has reason to be.

2012/01/15

Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers positions for a rebound against Luol Deng #9 (l) and Carlos Boozer#5 of the Chicago Bulls during a game at the Staple Center on December 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Bulls Pull Away In 4th To Beat Clippers 114-101

With Derrick Rose attacking, the court opened up for the rest of the Chicago Bulls. They hit their shots and Rose did just about everything else to help his team wrap up a successful season-opening West Coast trip.

2011/12/31

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LeBron James Leads Heat Past Bulls For 1-1 Tie

CHICAGO (AP)—LeBron James came up big down the stretch and scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 24 and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 85-75 Wednesday night to tie the Eastern Conference finals at […]

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Reported MVP Rose Limps Off Court In Bulls Game 1 Loss

Joe Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat Derrick Rose and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls 103-95 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

2011/05/02

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Rose Takes Bloom Off Clippers’ Home Win Streak

Derrick Rose scored 32 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Clippers 106-88 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory, snapping Los Angeles’ nine-game home winning streak.

2011/02/02

Los Angeles Lakers v Chicago Bulls

Rose Scores 29, Bulls Hold Off Lakers 88-84

Derrick Rose had 29 points and nine assists, and the Chicago Bulls held off a late rally by the Los Angeles Lakers for an 88-84 victory Friday night.

2010/12/10

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