Rose scores 30 to lead Bulls to win over Cavs

How many of you just finished watching the Cavaliers VS Bulls game on TNT?   I enjoyed it.  Derrick Rose while to me he isn't as athletic as he use to be before going down with injuries, he can get to the rim and score.   Derrick Rose is my favorite player to watch in the NBA.   I feel this is the deepest Chicago Bulls team I've seen in years, and I could possibly see them going to the NBA Finals this year.  The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98.  Derrick Rose lead the way for Chicago with 30 points and 7 assists.  Tony Snell who started in place of All-Star Jimmy Butler who is out with a right shoulder strain, scored 22 points and 3 steals.  Pau Gasol achieved a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.  Taj Gibson scored 13 points and 6 rebounds off the bench.  Taj to me could be a solid starter on many NBA teams would could use a power forward.   Joakim Noah added 10 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists.   Pau Gasol was stepping out and hitting mid range shots.  Here are the stats for each team




Chicago Bulls Double- Digit Scorers


Derrick Rose- 30 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 12/24 FG, 6/6 FT, 0/2 3PTFG
Tony Snell- 22 points, 3 steals, 2 rebounds, 9/11 FG, 4/6 3PTFG
Pau Gasol- 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 6/16 FG, 5/5 FT, 1/1 3PTFG
Taj Gibson- 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5/8 FG, 3/5 FT
Joakim Noah- 10 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2/6 FG, 6/10 FT




Cleveland Cavaliers Double-Digit Scorers

Lebron James- 31 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 12/26 FG, 2/9 3PTFG, 5/6 FT
Kyrie Irving- 17 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 6/18 FG, 4/6 FT, 1/3 3PTFG
Timofey Mozgov- 13 points, 11 rebounds, 5/6 FG, 3/6 FT
Tristan Thompson- 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5/5 FG



Chicago Bulls Statistical Breakdown


Team Field Goal Percentage- 45%
Team Three Point Percentage- 39%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 76%
Team Rebounds- 47  (34- Defensive Boards and 13 Offensive Boards)
Team Assists- 29
Team Steals- 10
Team Turnovers- 8
Team Blocks- 3




Cleveland Cavaliers Statistical Breakdown

Team Field Goal Percentage- 43%
Team Three Point Percentage- 25%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 72%
Team Rebounds- 43 ( 33- Defensive Boards and 10 Offensive Boards)
Team Assists- 20
Team Steals- 5
Team Turnovers- 16
Team Blocks- 3






The Chicago Bulls are 34-20 sitting in the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference.  What are your thoughts about the Chicago Bulls season so far?   I think Jimmy Butler has to win the most improved player award.  Send me your comments. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land.