Derrick Rose scores 23: Jimmy Butler scores 18: Pau Gasol and Taj Gibson add doubles- doubles to lead Bulls to win over Nets

I personally love the Chicago Bulls. I have since the days of Michael Jordan.  Now my favorite NBA player is Derrick Rose. I know people are upset about him being injured and I am too, but in basketball injuries do happen.  I want to see a full season or at least 70 games where D-Rose is healthy.  I love watching him explode quickly to the rim.  Last night the Chicago Bulls took on the Brooklyn Nets and defeated them 105-80. All-star and to me superstar point guard Derrick Rose lead the way with 23 points, Jimmy Butler scored 18 points.  Pau Gasol scored 16 points and pulled down 16 rebounds,  Mike Dunleavy scored 14, and Taj Gibson added 11 points and 10 rebounds.   Here are the stats for each team


Top 5 Chicago Bulls Scorers

Derrick Rose- 23 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 8/15 FG, 3/7 3PTFG, 4/5 FT
Jimmy Butler- 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 6/10 FG, 6/10 FT, 0/1 3PTFG
Pau Gasol- 16 points, 16 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 assists, 5/9 FG, 6/6 FT
Mike Dunleavy- 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 5/10 FG, 4/6 3PTFG
Taj Gibson- 11 points, 10 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists


Top 5 Brooklyn Nets Scorers

Deron Williams- 17 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 5/15 FG, 6/7 FT, 1/1 3PTFG
Kevin Garnett- 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 6/15 FG, 1/1 FT
Alan Anderson- 12 points, 3 rebounds, 5/10 FG, 2/6 3PTFG
Jerome Jordan- 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3/7 FG, 4/4 FT
Mason Plumlee- 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 3/11 FG, 2/5 FT



Chicago Bulls Team Statistical Categories

Team Field Goal Percentage- 46%
Team Three Point Percentage- 36%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 71%
Team Rebounds- 57 ( 42 Defensive Boards, and 15 Offensive Boards)
Team Assists- 21
Team Steals- 6
Team Turnovers- 15
Team Blocks- 11


Brooklyn Nets Team Statistical Categories


Team Field Goal Percentage- 33%
Team Three Point Percentage- 21%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 79%
Team Rebounds- 44 ( 29 Defensive Boards and 15 Offensive Boards)
Team Assists- 16
Team Steals- 9
Team Turnovers- 11
Team Blocks- 5



It was sad not seeing Noah play because of suffering a right sprained ankle.  Taj Gibson impresses me and it to me a candidate for 6th man of the year award.   Jimmy Butler must win the most improved player award with the way he is scoring.  I now feel that the Bulls have their scoring shooting guard in Jimmy Butler. I felt that Butler was only a one way player by playing good defense, but he's improving offensively.  I'm liking the Bulls chances of going to the NBA Finals and winning the whole thing, as long as Derrick Rose plays in the playoffs and in the 2015 NBA Finals. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. The place where you can read articles, send comments and purchase pro basketball merchandise. On the left side of my blog you can purchase Chicago Bulls merchandise from some of your favorite places.