Shepkowski: Bulls Downplay Thibodeau's All-Star Appearance
The Bulls improved to 24-7 on the season and guaranteed head coach Tom Thibodeau an appearance as the head coach of the Eastern Conference squad in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.
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The Bulls improved to 24-7 on the season and guaranteed head coach Tom Thibodeau an appearance as the head coach of the Eastern Conference squad in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.
Luol Deng came through with 23 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with a 121-115 victory over the Sacramento Kings after watching a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindle to two.
Despite not being able to return to the lineup against the Sacramento Kings Tuesday, Derrick Rose claims to be on the road to recovery with his recent back issue.
Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said Derrick Rose is "feeling better" but will not play in Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center.
Lin and Tebow have dominated professional sports media at times within the last six months and they share an obvious faith in God. And that'll do it folks. Goodnight everybody.
Rose visited a back specialist Monday who confirmed the issue is muscular. He will continue to treat it with therapy and rest.
Coach Tom Thibodeau has constantly stated that if a player says he can play he will. But there are times when a coach has to take control and say no.
The lack of defense played by the $80 million man Carlos Boozer is starting to draw attention inside the Bulls' locker room.
The Bulls point guard, who is battling back spasms and a toe injury, is scheduled to see a back specialist in Chicago Monday.
According to one NBA expert, Bulls fans holding their breath for a Dwight Howard-to-Chicago trade should exhale.
