Fred Hoiberg noticed extra pep in Derrick Rose’s morning shoot-around Wednesday, so the Chicago Bulls’ first-year coach sent him a text message about it later. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Thanks to 19 points from Rose, including setting the tone with a 10-point first quarter, the Bulls won their fourth-straight game, downing Memphis, 98-85, at the United Center.
Courtney Lee tied a season high with 18 points for Memphis, but the Grizzlies lost for the third time in four games because they couldn’t connect from long range or at the line.
Mike Conley (eight points) missed seven of eight 3s.
I can’t say whether these things are going to happen or not.
Tony Snell of the Chicago Bulls defends LeBron James of the Cavs. The Bulls will try to make it four in a row on Wednesday against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, who are struggling to find consistency as well. Whether it’s a decline brought on by injuries or simply a mental hurdle, the former MVP has rarely shown the sort of aggression that was on display in this game.
They were 5 of 19 on 3-pointers and not much better at the foul line. They entered the game leading the league in free-throw accuracy with a. 815 percentage.
Bulls center Joakin Noah, who came off the bench with three points, five assists and six rebounds, was pretty impressed with his team’s effort, particularly the leadership Butler and Rose showed.
Butler had steals for layups while Rose had an impressive stretch where he took control of matters.
The third quarter. Not only did the Bulls rip off an 11-0 run to erase a three-point halftime deficit, they held the Grizzlies to 11 points in the period.
Working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 14-year-old Diego Ruiz, who was recently diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a form of bone and tissue cancer, hung out with the Gasol brothers.
The Gasols granted a cancer-stricken teen from Madrid a wish after the game.
NOTES: Memphis coach David Joerger confirmed that F Brandan Wright will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday. Wright has not played since November 7.
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Bulls Gs Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose each started despite feeling sick Tuesday…. Hoiberg also said Rose’s vision is improving, although he still has trouble when he looks down.
