basketball player

Chapter 651 649: Rekindling?
Derek Rose stood in front of the technical stage, looking at everything familiar in front of him.

The United Center, where he once created brilliant.But now, except for a few fans wearing the Bulls No. 1 jersey cheering for him, most people no longer care about the dreadlocks guard who is about to play.

Due to Oladipo's injury and Brogdon being mentioned as a starter, Henson said that these games will give Rose more playing time.In yesterday afternoon's training, Rose's state was as good as ever.

Since joining the Pacers, Rose feels that his physical condition is very good.Henson can also see this. Rose's competitive state has improved a lot compared to last season.

It's just that Henson has been waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity for Rose to find himself.And there is no opponent more suitable than the Chicago Bulls.

On the court, Antetokounmpo's breakthrough directly caused a foul by the Bulls.Rose stood up abruptly. At this time, he was no longer No. 1 in the Windy City, but No. 25 wearing a corn yellow jersey.

After playing, Rose pointed to Brogdon, indicating that he was playing for him.

Brogdon trotted all the way and gave Rose a light high-five.All the cameras in the arena were aimed at No. 25, and the commentator shouted: "Drake Rose is coming home!"

Yes, the narrator used the word "go home".Everyone pays attention to Rose, just because of feelings, just because he returned to the United Center.However, on the court, few people think that Rose can perform.

After all, he has been immersed in it for too long.

Ross looked serious and unsmiling.This number 25 knows that he is not going home, he is here to fight!The former Chicago Rose has died since he was traded.

"Coach Henson replaced Derek Rose. Maybe he wanted to strengthen the offense. But to be honest, the current Rose may not be able to meet the requirements of Coach Henson."

The commentator said, Kuzma and PJ Tucker also appeared at the same time as Rose.They replaced George and Lopez, and it became a small lineup on the court.If it weren't for free throws, Antetokounmpo would have been replaced by Siakam.

At this time, the Pacers' lineup became Rose, Bogdanovic, Kuzma, Antetokounmpo and Tucker.

The purpose of Henson's substitution is very simple. He wants to see if Rose can score with the right to shoot!It would be a waste of money to replace Rose if he is not allowed to score!
Antetokounmpo made two free throws and the Pacers were still 2 points behind.The Bulls did not make substitutions. It can be seen that Bulls coach Hoiberg hopes that this young lineup will play for a few more minutes to gain more advantages for the Bulls.

The Bulls' lineup is still Holiday, Payne, LaVine, Jabari Parker and Wendell Carter.Markkanen's injury gave Jabari Parker a chance to prove himself again.

Holiday didn't take Rose seriously. He called a screen, intending to break through the 30-year-old guard whose legs were already weak.

Yes, before I knew it, the youngest MVP was already 30 years old
But Justin Holiday never expected that Rose's defense today was extremely tough.As soon as he got around the screen, he was roughly blocked by Rose.

Rose's defense was not very good when he first entered the league, and he relied more on his physical fitness to fight hard.But now, although Rose's defense is not as good as George's top gate, but because of his rich experience, his defensive level is definitely above the league average.

Therefore, Justin Holiday did not break through Rose as he wished.As Henson knew, the No. 25 is in good form!
Seeing that he couldn't break through, Holiday immediately thought of passing the ball.But because the Bulls' offensive system is not so perfect, Holiday can't predict where his teammates will stand.Therefore, when passing the ball, you must first find someone before you can play the ball.

But when Holiday hesitated, the youngest MVP who was full of desire would not hesitate.

He suddenly sprints forward, and then hits the ball!Holiday didn't expect Rose to play so aggressively today, he was unprepared, but Rose snatched the ball from his hands!

"A mistake, a steal from Derrick Rose! Haha, it seems that Rose is always extremely excited in the United Center!"

Rose made a fast push after stealing. If it was six or seven years ago, Rose would have been able to complete a fast break dunk on this ball.But now, Rose's legs are not so fast.Therefore, he had to pass the ball to Antetokounmpo on the move, and hand over the task of fast break to taller, faster and stronger young people.

Rose stopped outside the three-point line. He was not eager to get data, but was willing to stand silently on the outside to open up space for Antetokounmpo as much as possible.

From a head star to a role player, Rose has also completed such a role change this season.

Antetokounmpo didn't force it after he burst into the paint, because he caught a glimpse of Rose who was in the open.

On the training ground, Antetokounmpo was impressed by Rose's three-pointer.And Rose's energy in extra training every day also moved Antetokounmpo.

Therefore, the Greek chose to believe in Rose and chose a teammate with a better chance.

Rose catches the basketball, and no one is around him.Derrick Rose shoots threes?Come on, did he think he was Stephen Curry?
Justin Holiday didn't even actively make up for it, but slowly approached Rose, as if to let him go.

Rose held up the basketball, remembering his meeting with Henson this summer.

"Don't underestimate yourself, you are Derek Rose!"

Take off, shoot.Rose's shooting is not soft, but it is more than a star and a half better than it was back then.

Antetokounmpo and Tucker are firmly stuck in position, ready to grab offensive rebounds at any time.But they were disappointed, Antetokounmpo and Tucker did not get rebounds.Because, Derrick Rose's long shot hit directly!

"Derrick Rose, scored on the first shot! In good condition, I believe that Rose will definitely find his place in the Pacers."

Although scoring a goal, Rose is still not taken seriously.He is not disabled, but a professional athlete.Is it any surprise that a professional player scores a goal in a game?

In the eyes of others, this is an ordinary goal.But in Rose's eyes, this goal allowed him to find the confidence and pleasure of scoring!

Rose's three-pointer helped the Pacers go ahead by 1 point, and then the Bulls' offense was still messy.Zach LaVine intends to storm the penalty area, but unfortunately, the dunk king is late to Antetokounmpo's nail plate cap.

A wonderful dunk performance is not so easy to succeed.

Antetokounmpo hands the ball to Rose, who is the point guard after all.Justin Holiday started thinking differently. He planned to rush up and snatch the basketball while he was unaware, to avenge his shame.

Facing Holliday rushing towards him, Rose didn't panic.He turned around lightly, allowing Justin Holiday to miss out.

Cheers erupted from the audience, like the kind of extraordinary just now, how long has it been since the fans have seen Rose use it on the court?

After passing Holiday, Rose quickly passed halftime.The Bulls have always been a weak team. Although the offensive end can be pumped up, the defensive end will expose the fact that they are a weak team.

Rose's eyes were fixed on the basket, but he sent the ball to Kuzma who was following up on the right side.

When Kuzma received the basketball, he was still one step away from the three-point line, but because the rhythm was very comfortable, he chose to shoot directly!
LaVine didn't expect Kuzma's shot to be so decisive, so the interference was a bit slower.Therefore, Kuzma was not disturbed too much, and the three-pointer went into the net!

"A shot from beyond the three-point line, hit it again! The Pacers scored two consecutive three-pointers, and the point difference became 5 points! Derrick Rose's pass is exquisite, Justin Holiday can't take it lightly."

One assist, one three-pointer, Rose is still finding his own offensive feeling.He suddenly felt extremely light in his body, and the sluggish feeling after the injury seemed to have been thrown away.

After the next goal, Wendell Carter hit the inside and missed.Although he is a center forward, he is tougher, but he may not be able to match the 1-meter Tucker.

"Ball!" Tucker heard Rose yell just as he grabbed the defensive rebound.

He looked up immediately and saw that Rose was raising his right hand.

Seeing this scene, Henson smiled slightly.Rose started to take the initiative to ask for the ball. This guy is ready to continue galloping on the court!
Tucker obediently handed the ball to Rose, and Rose immediately started to attack after receiving the ball!
The Bulls' defensive discipline is very poor. Many times the players did retreat, but their positions were not accurate.

In this way, Rose easily reached the penalty area with the ball himself.In the end, Zach LaVine had to make up to "wipe his ass".

LaVine defended very tightly. Although he is a junior of the Bulls, he did not intend to give Rose face.

Rose jumped up suddenly without getting rid of the defense, and then shot when his body glides to a negative angle.

The commentators shook their heads. Did Rose think this was the United Center in 2008?This ball is too difficult!
But in the next second, the basketball passed LaVine's fingertips and entered the net!An unreasonable Rose-style goal, performed by Derek Rose himself!

"This emergency stop shot from a negative angle, a goal! Rose scored 5 points on the field. It can be seen that he is really in good condition today. But as long as the Bulls can bite, they should be able to close the point difference."

Rose felt his heart beating faster after landing. He was not nervous or tired, but so excited!
The goal just now made him find the pleasure of taking someone's head in the wind!

Of course, others are in the dark about this.They all thought that Rose just scored two fairy balls in a flash.

Except for Henson, he knew that it was not luck that Rose could score!
This MVP does not miss his time as an MVP, so today, in this place where he once held the MVP trophy.He will stubbornly, unwillingly, break the previous impression of him!
Henson walked up to Siakam, ready to replace Antetokounmpo with him.Next, it's Rose's show time!

(End of this chapter)