Derrick Rose

h was the case again on Friday as the Grizzlies welcomed the Chicago Bulls and former Memphis Tiger Derrick Rose to the Forum. Just like in their previous game against Oklahoma City, the Grizzlies spotted the Bulls a double-digit first quarter lead before rallying in the second quarter and dominating the second half of their 103-96 win.

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The game marks the return to Memphis of former University of Memphis star Derrick Rose, whom the Bulls made the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. While his presence should lead to a rare full house in the Forum, he hasn’t exactly kept his Memphis ties intact this season, having the Bulls’ P.A. guy announce him as a Chicago native rather than from the U of M. I guess people in Chicago care more about that anyway. Even if his local connection isn’t verbally expressed before the game, I’m sure most of the crowd will forgive him. O.J. Mayo vs. Rose should be an exciting matchup to watch throughout the contest.

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