The worries about Derrick Rose's health are a thing of the past.
Rose, who returned opening night for his first regular-season game in 18 months, is as fast and explosive as ever. He can plant off both legs, hurtle himself through contact and get off incredibly difficult shots. Minus the piece of tape adorning the back of his neck, Derrick Rose looks like...Derrick Rose.
Except the results.
The Chicago Bulls are 1-2 as they head to Bankers Life Fieldhouse. For a team that some enterprising chaps chose as the best in the Eastern Conference heading into this season, allowing 58 second-half points to the supposedly lowly Philadelphia 76ers isn't exactly encouraging.
Neither is the play of Rose, who has struggled perhaps more than he ever has as a pro.
The 2010-11 NBA MVP is averaging a meager 14.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds per night—all down from his career averages. And that's just the start. He's giving the ball away just under six times per night, barely making over a quarter of his shots and generally looking abhorrent on the defensive end.
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Article written by Tyler Conway