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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose & Jimmy Butler Are the Best Backcourt in the NBA
The Chicago Bulls got Derrick Rose up and healthy once again, and the combination of him and Jimmy Butler was enough to overcome a resilient Boston Celtics team 109-102, with Rajon Rondo once again struggling to show why he should be considered one of the best point guards in the NBA in a direct showdown with one that has proven he belongs in that group.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Finding New Ways to Get Injured
The saga of the injury issues of Derrick Rose continues to amaze, with another game being finished without him, as the Chicago Bulls lose to the Denver Nuggets 114-109, once again having to deal for almost an entire game without their biggest star.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Gets Carried by Jimmy Butler & Pau Gasol
Every game it’s a different roster and lineup for the Chicago Bulls, rarely completely healthy this season. Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol were back in action, and with the help of Jimmy Butler came away with a narrow 97-95 win over the Utah Jazz.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Can’t Stay Healthy For Too Long
It seems Derrick Rose can’t go on without scaring the Chicago Bulls every now and then, leaving the game late due to a probable hamstring injury, which shouldn’t keep him out for too long. At least nothing was lost due to his exit, coming away with a tough 100-93 road win over the Toronto Raptors.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Finally Giving a Superstar Performance
The Chicago Bulls are still waiting for some consistency and consecutive excellence from Derrick Rose, who put on his finest performance this season and maybe since his famous injury from over two years ago, leading his team to a 102-91 win over the Detroit Pistons.
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Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Hides the Fact Derrick Rose Isn’t Playing
The Chicago Bulls can’t ever be without anyone missing. Both Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose are out, but against a weak team like the Orlando Magic, just getting a big game from Jimmy Butler seems to be enough in providing the superiority en route to a 98-90 win.
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Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Teaches Andrew Wiggins a Lesson
The Minnesota Timberwolves almost got away with a narrow win over the Chicago Bulls thanks to a clutch 3-pointer from Kevin Martin, but Jimmy Butler teaching Andrew Wiggins a thing or two about staying on your feet and not being overzealous to block a shot cost them the home victory.
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Chicago Bulls – Can Win the NBA Championship, But Will They?
The Chicago Bulls aren’t giving up on building a championship team around Derrick Rose. The addition of Pau Gasol to the improving Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler make for the best supporting cast assembled around the former MVP since he won the award. Now all that’s left is actually staying healthy and carrying on his preseason form into the NBA’s regular season.
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Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Keeps Proving He’s a Star
This is going to be the season Jimmy Butler completes his transformation from a useful lineup player to an actual borderline superstar for the Chicago Bulls, putting on a wonderful performance in the fourth quarter to lead his team over the Atlanta Hawks in a 85-84 preseason win, including the game winning shot with the buzzer going off.
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Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Seems Like He’s Ready to Break Out
For some the preseason in the NBA (and other sports) means nothing. For others, it’s an excellent way to tell how far of a progress certain players have made. Jimmy Butler for example on the Chicago Bulls. He was touted as a big break out star before last season began. Maybe it’s time it actually happens.