Chicago Bulls Pick Up Pre-Season Win

Bulls Beat Pistons

(Chicago, IL) -- Derrick Rose posted 22 points to pace all scorers as the Bulls defeated the Pistons 96-81 at the United Center.  This was Rose's first home game since the 2011-12 postseason. Taj Gibson had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds while Carlos Boozer had 10 points and 11 boards for Chicago, which improved to 4-0 in the preseason. The Bulls take on the Pacers at home Friday.

Rose Returns To United Center Floor

(Chicago, IL) -- Derrick Rose posted 22 points to pace all scorers as the Bulls defeated the Pistons 96-81 at the United Center.  This was Rose's first home game since the 2011-12 postseason after sitting out all of last year while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee. The former first overall selection was 6-for-9 from the field in 22 minutes.

Wednesday, October 16 Scoreboard

NBA Preseason

Toronto Raptors 99, Boston Celtics 97

Dallas Mavericks 92, Indiana Pacers 85

Chicago Bulls 96, Detroit Pistons 81

Houston Rockets 108, Orlando Magic 104

Portland Trail Blazers 99, Utah Jazz 92

Thursday, October 17 Schedule (All Times Central)

NBA Preseason

10:00 a.m. - Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Bobcats

6:00 p.m. - Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers

6:00 p.m. - New York Knicks at Washington Wizards  (at Baltimore, MD)

6:30 p.m. - San Antonio Spurs at Atlanta Hawks

7:00 p.m. - New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder  (at Tulsa, OK)

7:00 p.m. - Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets

9:00 p.m. - Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings