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Derrick Rose: Top 5 Moments With The Chicago Bulls

By James D. Tillman III

Apr 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) attempts to dribble past Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) attempts to dribble past Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

1. May 6, 2011: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks (Game 3 of Eastern Conference Semifinals)

It would not be right unless the No. 1 spot on this list was from Rose’s MVP campaign. The Bulls were facing the Hawks in the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, and after splitting the first two games at the United Center, Chicago would need to win a road game in order to steal back home-court advantage.

Much of the talk coming into this game was about how Rose was dealing with a nagging left ankle sprain. But in a game the Bulls had to have, it was fitting that Rose had one of, if not the most memorable performances of his career.

Whether it was taking his defender of the dribble or hitting shots from the perimeter, Rose was one step of the Hawks’ defense the entire night.

When it was all said and done, Rose scored a career-high 44  points (including 17 in the first quarter) on an efficient 16-for-27 shooting from the field and 4-for-7 shooting from distance. The Bulls cruised to an easy 99-82 win and a 2-1 series lead.

Hawks guard Jeff Teague — who had the unenviable task of trying to guard Rose — could only marvel at what he had just witnessed.

"“He’s tough to cover anyway,” said Teague, via ESPN. “But when his jump shot is falling, he’s the MVP.”"

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The Bulls went on to defeat the Hawks in six games. For the series, Rose averaged 29.8 points, 9.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game on 45 percent shooting.

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