After falling to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls have put themselves in a tough position. To guarantee the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls must win-out on a schedule that includes the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers. As Dallas comes to the United Center tonight, Chicago will welcome back star point guard Derrick Rose, who has been battling a sprained right ankle and sore right foot.
Update: Derrick Rose Injury: Star Guard Is Upset With Team Over Ankle Taping
Rose will be in the starting lineup for the Bulls tonight.
Derrick Rose slated to return to the starting lineup vs Mavs. #DALvsCHI
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 21, 2012
Rose has missed 26 games for Chicago this season due to an assortment of injuries.
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