Preseason Game 6: MILvsCHI

Eleven months ago the Bulls lost to the Bucks at the United Center 93-92 after having a 27-point lead on them. I know this because I was there, and that was the worst game the Bulls have ever played against the Bucks that I can think of in recent years. Tonight was a different story.

Chicago beat Milwaukee 105-84 with six players scoring points in the double digits. Derrick Rose recorded 24 points, four assists and three rebounds—there aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe the utter joy I feel about his return and how he’s playing thus far. Long story short, I cannot wait for the regular season to start. Carlos Boozer had a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, Luol Deng had 15 points, Mike Dunleavy had 12 points, Taj Gibson had 10 points and off-the-bench Marquis Teague had 12 points. The Bulls are currently undefeated 6-0 in the preseason, which is the opposite of the Bucks who are 0-5. The Bulls shot 42% for field goals, 38% for three-pointers and 84% for free throws unlike the struggling Bucks who shot 38% for field goals, 31% for three-pointers and only 65% for free throws.

I couldn't help but think of Rose's buzzer beater against the Bucks from March 2012 when I was watching tonight. THAT was a great game :) The Bulls will visit Kevin Durant and the rest of Oklahoma City on Wednesday for their second-to-last preseason game.