Rose Still Questionable, But Gasol Expected To Go Against Jazz
Derrick Rose is testing his strained hamstring in morning shootaround.
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Derrick Rose is testing his strained hamstring in morning shootaround.
DeMarcus Cousins had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Rudy Gay scored 20 points.
Chicago improved to 8-3 with an impressive road win.
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has some work to do. He said so himself after a 99-90 loss at home Saturday night against a depleted Indiana team.
Here's a secret lost in the early season drama: Chicago's defense has been rather average.
Was Monday a glimpse of the new Rose?
Joakim Noah didn't finish Saturday's game because of a minutes restriction.
Rose is dealing with two ankle sprains.
"My body's holding up well," Pau Gasol says. "We're winning. So far, so good."
Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 21 points, and Taj Gibson added 16.
Joakim Noah missed the morning shootaround with flu-like symptoms.
So much for the agreement forged between Tom Thibodeau and his bosses.
Chicago's attack was well-balanced, and coach Tom Thibodeau went deep on the bench.
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"I like to be on the floor when the game is on the line," Gasol says.
Jimmy Butler's been great, but Chicago's second five has struggled mightily.
"We need to get an edge," Tom Thibodeau says. "We don't have an edge right now."
Chicago used a late first-half run to get back in the game before taking control in the fourth quarter.
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau will have a challenge divvying up minutes -- if he relies on his bench.
Nikola Mirotic sparkled, and Jimmy Butler's still not thinking about his contract.
"It's a learning process," Doug McDermott says.
From Butler's contract to minutes restrictions to Noah's knee, there was plenty to talk about Monday.
Those around the NBA believe it's inevitable that Kevin Love ends up in Cleveland.
"If we feel there's opportunity, we'll always explore it," Bulls GM Gar Forman says.
The inclusion of Doug McDermott could change the dynamic.