Rose scores 31 in Bulls' win over Blazers
Chicago Bulls fans saw the Derrick Rose they love Friday night.
Rose scored a season-high 31 points - often attacking the basket - en route to a 115-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The 31 were the most he's scored since March 12, 2012.
It was likely a satisfying result for Rose, as it was against Portland that he tore the meniscus in his right knee last season.
On the losing side, the Blazers got monster nights from LaMarcus Aldridge - who could seemingly hit from anywhere in the first half - and point guard Damian Lillard, who finished with 35 apiece.
LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard are first Trail Blazers teammates with 35+ points since Clyde Drexler and Jerome Kersey (1/1/88 v PHI).
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) December 13, 2014
The loss was Portland's second in a row after winning 14 of their previous 15.