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Derrick Rose is playing so well Bulls’ fans are chanting MVP

Rose has risen.

by Tim Cato
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This is Derrick Rose's first postseason since 2012 and he's back with a vengeance. He currently has 23 point heading into the fourth quarter, including three straight treys.

In the first half, Rose had several explosive drives that looked like the Rose who won MVP. Wait, did you forget Rose won MVP in 2010-11? Bulls fans clearly didn't.

The NBA is better with this Rose. Let’s hope he’s around for good.

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