Rose Returns to the Lineup As Deng Sits Out

Derek Rose returned to the lineup, after a four game absence, and provided a needed spark at the point guard position for the Chicago Bulls. As Derek Rose returned for this game Luol Deng missed the game due to a left wrist sprain, which could be much worse after he had an MRI on it Sunday night according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. Deng is going to be missed but having Derek Rose back makes up for his absence and is a good player to get back when you lose one of your starters. Of course the starting lineup did not look like it miss Deng tonight as all 5 starters had double digits in their 110-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets. Derek Rose and Richard Hamilton led the way for the Bulls with 22 points apiece with Hamilton and Joakim Noah posting double-doubles.  The Bulls shot an outstanding 57.3% from the floor while the Nets shot 48.1% which typically would lead to more than 95 points but the Bulls were able to overcome with defense at the right times that held off the Nets from ...