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The Only Way To End “Cheap Shots” On D-Rose Is For Bulls To Stop It

Found April 16, 2012 on PRO HOOPS CENTRAL: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Derrick Rose,  Charlie Villanueva,  David Stern,  Stu Jackson,  Ronnie Brewer,  Rodney Stuckey
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls,  Washington Wizards,  Detroit Pistons
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Although it has been a very successful campaign for the Chicago Bulls so far; in many ways it has been a frustrating season for the team’s All-Star point guard Derrick Rose. The reigning NBA MVP has been best by injuries for the entire season and has played in just 37 of his team’s first 50 games and in fact was back on the sidelines with a sore foot as Chicago took on the Washington Wizards Monday night. Being the competitor that he is; combined with the impatience that is natural at his age; it has to aggravate the Bulls guard when he has to sit on the bench, while in his heart he wants to be out on the hardwood leading his squad. The young star has to pace himself however; especially with the Playoffs so close at hand. Rose was on the floor on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons and knocked down 24 points including a game tying trey which sent the contest to overtime.  Chicago would get the victory in the extra period sending the fans in Auburn Hills home unhappy as the Pistons f...
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