The Bulls' Derrick Rose is fouled by the Pacers' Josh McRoberts (32) during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball series in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 21, 2011.

Derrick Rose, the MVP, has been sensational this year. He has his Bulls up 2-0 against the Pacers and halfway to his first playoff series victory as well.

By Nam Y. Huh, AP Bulls point guard Derrick Rose Rose averaging 37.5 points, seven rebounds and six assists in two playoff games vs.

AP Derrick Rose struggled all game long, but still found a way to be the difference-maker in the end. Dwyane Wade poured in 32 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, as the Miami Heat used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 100-94, ...

By Ben Shapiro Associated PressChicago Bulls' Derrick Rose celebrates after teammate Carlos Boozer scored a basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Chicago, Thursday, April 7, 2011.

First of all, the Bulls have had some close games with the Pacers and Darren Collison has been getting absolutely destroyed by Derrick Rose. Outside of Rose, though, do the Bulls have another true threat? Carlos Boozer can get the job done, ...

As Kelly Dwyer noted in his case for Derrick Rose as MIP, Love saw his per-minute numbers rise significantly this year. On the other hand, his per-game stats shot up primarily because of a jump in minutes from 28.6 per game to 35.8.

Does Kap want Derrick Rose or Isiah Thomas running the point? One element could give Rose the leg up in this debate.

At the end of the regular season, Nelson said publicly that he told Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose that he'd “catch you in the second round.

Derrick Rose has been at the forefront of Chicago's stampede to the top of the standings, but he has had a little help from his friends.

This is the fifth time in seven years. This year, he's outpaced the self-proclaimed "best" PG, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics.

Derrick Rose debate, the cancerous Carmelo Anthony ruining everything, the beautiful Thunder vs. Nuggets series and more. Apr 18, 2011 - We celebrate the big stories everyone is buzzing about after each day of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.

For Darren Collison to compete at such a high level while taking on the task of guarding Derrick Rose makes a person scratch his head and wonder exactly why New Orleans let him slip through their fingers.