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NBA -- ​Bulls ​beat ​Thunder on Rose?s ​late game ​heroics


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CHICAGO -- ​After a dismal game Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, the Chicago Bulls bounced back ​on Friday night and ​beat the Oklahoma City Thunder​, 104-98​.

​ ​Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler carried the ​Bulls over the powerhouse Thunder, combining for 55 points in front of 21,861 fans at the United Center. ​

​ ​Butler ​found his rhythm early and scored 21 in the first half before finishing with 26.

​ The ​Bulls ​offense was aggressive a​nd​ put the pressure on Oklahoma City?s defense constantly ​by ​getting to the rim and drawing fouls. ​ As a result, ​Chicago shot 15 free throws to the Thunder?s 7 in the first half.

The biggest story of the night was former MVP Derrick Rose ​who served his best performance so far this season leading Chicago in the final ​three minutes ​of regulation by ​scoring 10 straight points.

​ ​Rose picked his spots using a plethora of maneuvers to score, whether it was strong drives to the rim or step back jumpers. He also contributed 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Rose led the Bulls with 29 points.

?Not to sound cocky, but that?s the position I want to be. That?s what I live for. That?s why I work out so hard for​,​?​ Rose said after the game.​

Oklahoma City was led by its two All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as they did their part in keeping the game as close as it was. Durant was the leading scorer out of both teams​,​ dropping 33 points. Westbrook had a strong overall game with 20 points, 10 assist, and 8 rebounds.

Every time the Bulls tried to pull away one of the two would make a key basket. This was the Thunder?s fourth game in five nights. Fatigue may have played a factor in the end as they just couldn?t make the plays down the stretch.

The Thunder have lost 3 in a row and will welcome the next ​two ​days of rest as they will travel back home to take on the Phoenix Suns next.

The Bulls will stay in Chicago as they will face the Minnesota Timberwolves ​on ​Saturday night.

Photo: Derrick Rose (with mask) scored 10 of his 29 points late and the Chicago Bulls ran away from the OKC Thunder 104-98 at the United Center​.


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