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In the grand scheme of the NBA, Derrick Rose is still a very young player. And despite that, he's already put himself in the conversation to be the best point guard and the league's MVP. But his leadership can't be overlooked.
The Bulls winning ways continued on Tuesday with a victory over the Bobcats. Chicago is now just two games back of the Heat and Celtics for the best record in the Eastern Conference.
The Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs have two of the best records in the NBA. The two teams will square off in their last game before the league's All-Star break.
The Chicago Bulls have been without center Joakim Noah since he underwent hand surgery in the middle of December. Noah's return in a week will be a big lift for a Bulls team already at the top of the conference.
Not much was working for Derrick Rose in the Bulls' 106-94 win over the Bobcats Tuesday night. He was double teamed, trapped and turned-over all night long.
Luol Deng scored 24 points, Derrick Rose had 18 points and 13 assists after a slow start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the pesky Charlotte Bobcats.
In the NBA, constantly yelling at players can quickly have them turning on their head coach. But Tom Thibodeau can yell with the best of them and still has the players full support.
With two more games on the schedule before the NBA's All-Star game, the Chicago Bulls are less than a week away from the return of Joakim Noah and a fully healthy roster.
Derrick Rose has played himself to the front of the NBA's MVP race so far this season. Most teams have tried and failed to slow down the Chicago Bulls' third year point guard.
Former Chicago Bulls' first round draft pick James Johnson has returned to the Bulls after an eight game stint in the developmental league.
