Rose Blossoms

Derrick Rose lead the Chicago Bulls to an upset victory in game 1 of their playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics 105-103 in overtime. Rose scored 36 points, tying Kareem Abdoul-Jabbar's NBA record for most points scored by a rookie in their first playoff game. Rose shot 12-19 from the floor and 12-12 from the free throw line while adding 11 assists. Rose put on a performance for the ages despite a strong showing from opposing point guard Rajon Rondo. Rondo lead the Celtics with 29 points 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Former Uconn guards Ray Allen, of the Celtics, and Ben Gordon, of the Bulls, struggled shooting in the game. Gordon heated up to pace the Bulls with 12 of his 20 points in the 4th quarter. Allen however did not, finishing the game 1-12 for only four points.