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An Ode to Derrick Rose's First Quarter against the Pacers

Derrick Rose took over the start of last night's game with stellar offense and some overlooked defense

Derrick Rose took over last night's game early with a defensive effort we have not seen this year. Nick Friedell tweeted before last night's game that coaches were emphasizing defense with Rose, and he seems to have been listening:

Bulls coaches running Derrick Rose through some defensive drills after practice. https://t.co/L8Wb2RmPWN pic.twitter.com/JRaTIzGufA

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 15, 2015

Derrick's defensive focus could be seen from tipoff, where he opened the game with outstanding man to man defense on Monta Ellis.