LeBron James and the Heat lit Dallas ablaze, Derrick Rose scored a winner over the Lakers and much, much more happened on the NBA’s opening day for the 2011-12 season.
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Bulls Vs. Lakers: Derrick Rose Picks Up Right Where He Left Off In 88-87 Chicago Win

Getty ImagesThe right-handed floater sealed the game, as the Lakers came up empty on the other end as Deng blocked a prayer of a layup by Bryant. And just like that, the Bulls did exactly what they did on the way to the best record in the NBA in 2010-11: brilliant defense and some perfectly timed and hard-earned points by Rose.
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