Derrick Rose returns to lineup vs. Lakers
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Derrick Rose isn't about to pass up his penultimate chance to face Kobe Bryant.
Rose, who left Monday's game with back and hamstring issues, will suit up for Thursday's bout between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
The 27-year-old only logged 13 minutes before checking out of Monday's matchup with the Miami Heat. The Bulls were then forced to turn to Aaron Brooks to run the point in the second half, and they subsequently dropped their third game in four contests.
Rose - who's been cut down by injuries since his glorious MVP season in 2010-11 - is averaging 15.3 points and 4.5 assists in 32.1 minutes per game this season.