Schuster: Derrick Rose Has An Ulcer
Derrick Rose has an ulcer. Actually he has two in his stomach. One is fairly large and the other is smaller.
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Derrick Rose has an ulcer. Actually he has two in his stomach. One is fairly large and the other is smaller.
Derrick Rose missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday as he deals with a stomach ulcer.
It's easy to say "Let's talk about something else. I'm sick and tired of talking about Jay Cutler."
They don't hand out awards half way through an NBA season but if they did Derrick Rose would be the league's Most Valuable Player. Rose has absolutely lifted the Bulls on his back and has led them to a 31-14 record.
45 games into the season, Derrick Rose ranks in the top ten in the NBA in scoring and assists. He's not only jumped into MVP race, he's leading it.
After winning their last three games, and six of their last seven, the Chicago Bulls will have three days off to rest and practice. And for Derrick Rose especially, the rest will go a long way.
Kurt Thomas wasn't the biggest free agent signing of the NBA this past offseason. He wasn't even the biggest free-agent signing by the Chicago Bulls. But he's proving his worth while the Bulls battle injures.
Kurt Thomas scored 22 points and Derrick Rose added 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 92-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
The Chicago Bulls have been nearly unbeatable at the United Center this season. Monday night the Bulls will have another chance to add to their win column when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their 16th straight game Saturday night when they faced the Chicago Bulls. Carlos Boozer returned to the court after injuring his ankle last week and playing the Cavs was the perfect opportunity to get Boozer back in action.
In Thursday night's win over the Dallas Mavericks, Derrick Rose lead the way with 26 points. But it was the Chicago Bulls' bench players, scoring 30 points, that made the difference in the game.
The Chicago Bulls gave the Dallas Mavericks their fifth straight road loss Thursday night. The Mavericks had a one point lead after the first quarter and led by four after the third, but the Bulls didn't get discouraged.
Without Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah, the Chicago Bulls dropped a game to the Charlotte Bobcats. Tonight, the Bulls prepare for the Dallas Mavericks to come to the United Center, where the Bulls have played well all season.
The fact that the Chicago Bulls lost to the Charlotte Bobcats was bad enough, but they way it happened makes it hurt that much more.
D.J. Augustin scored 15 points, Gerald Wallace had 13 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held off the Chicago Bulls 83-82 on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose was named the Eastern Conference player of the week, for games played Jan. 10-16.
After one of Derrick Rose's best games of the season, the Chicago Bulls return home to take on the Charlotte Bobcats.
The Chicago Bulls have struggled this season on the road and against the Memphis Grizzlies. But a triple-double by Rose lead the Bulls past the Grizzlies.
Monday night could be a tough game for the Chicago Bulls. While the team is leading the Central Division, they've struggled on the road and have struggled against their Monday night opponent.
The Chicago Bulls gave Miami a third straight loss, matching the Heat's highest streak this season. Chicago took an early lead, being nine points ahead after the first period. The Heat kept the score close throughout the remainder of the game before losing 99-96.
The Chicago Bulls are dominating the Central Division and facing he second place Pacers was no challenge to them. Chicago took an early lead and kept it.
The Chicago Bulls are leading the Central Division, and are one of the most dominant teams in the NBA when playing in the United Center. However, on the road the Bulls have struggled to start games fast and get wins.
It appears as if Derrick Rose's star continues to rise, even outside of Chicago. In the most recent release of the NBA fan voting for the All-Star game, Rose passed Boston's Rajon Rondo into the staring lineup.
The last thing Derrick Rose wants to do is talk about his game. Ask him about any of his violent dunks or contortionist rushes to the rim, and he looks like you just told him he's headed to a three-hour dentist appointment.
The Charlotte Bobcats had a fierce start facing the Bulls, setting Chicago behind 13 points at the half. The Bulls pushed to gain the lead in the second half, taking a one-point lead in the third period. However, Charlotte stopped the Bulls in their tracks to win 96-91.
