Rose Looking Good

Optimism is running high in the Windy City after Bulls’ first-round draft pick Derrick Rose dropped 30 points on the Celtics the other night.  Rose followed up that performance with a solid game last night.  The number one overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft scored 17 points while dishing out six assists and grabbing five rebounds.  Rose’s all-around game was on display throughout the Bulls’ 85-75 defeat of the Timberwolves.  These last two preseason contests have gone a long way in showing the vast potential that lies with Rose.  He’s bound to have his struggles throughout his rookie campaign, but he may be more NBA ready than many people are expecting.

Larry Hughes had a good game as well, scoring 21 points on an efficient 8-14 from the field and 2-3 from deep, before leaving in the third quarter with a dislocated shoulder.  Aaron Gray grabbed ten boards in 21 minutes for the club.  Gray is really the only true center on the roster, and could be in line for major minutes if he can put his solid post game to work on a consistent basis.  None of the members of the Bulls’ frontcourt seem to be doing much as far as stepping up and claiming a central role.

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