Gibson Fined $25,000; Noah Avoids Discipline
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The busted-up Bulls will continue on without Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich.
The chants of "Corey, Corey" cascaded from every corner of the United Center. As focused as Corey Crawford was, it didn't escape him that the crowd that used to get on him now loves him.
This is no longer about Derrick Rose's knee. It's not about his heart or his head, either. Not anymore. The Derrick Rose Watch, pretty much the leading storyline of the 2013 NBA playoffs, is about his eyes.
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.
Joakim Noah had a rough night.
If you have any recollection of the Miami Heat against the New York Knicks in a violent best-of-five, then last night's Bulls game looked awfully familiar.
For any Bulls fan, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals was just plain ugly.
It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.
Maybe these Bulls will go on a similar, yet shorter, journey. Either way, they will be remembered for their hustle, desire and will to overcome, just the way the 76-77 Bulls did.
