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Derrick Rose sits on the bench next to Joakim Noah and Luol Deng.  (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gregg Doyel: How Can Rose Look His Teammates In The Eye?

This is no longer about Derrick Rose’s knee. It’s not about his heart or his head, either. Not anymore. The Derrick Rose Watch, pretty much the leading storyline of the 2013 NBA playoffs, is about his eyes.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/09

Derrick Rose. (Photo by Dan Lippitt/NBAE via Getty Images)

Wisch: Why No Rose Could Be A Blessing For The Bulls

But I also happen to think this: Playing without Derrick Rose in the playoffs could actually be a very good thing for the Bulls in the long run.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/09

Joakim Noah yells at the referees from the Bulls bench.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Photo: Angry Heat Fans Taunt Noah (Updated)

Joakim Noah had a rough night.

670 The Score–2013/05/09

Joakim Noah yells at the referees from the Bulls bench.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Spiegel: Playoff Brutality Overwhelms Refs, Then Bulls

If you have any recollection of the Miami Heat against the New York Knicks in a violent best-of-five, then last night’s Bulls game looked awfully familiar.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/09

Taj Gibson screams at a referee after being ejected.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Video: Noah, Gibson Ejected In Game 2

For any Bulls fan, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals was just plain ugly.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/09

Joakim Noah drives on Chris Bosh during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. (Credit: Mike Ehrmann, Getty)

Heat Crush Bulls 115-78

It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.

2013/05/08

Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ofman: Depleted Bulls Will Be Remembered

Maybe these Bulls will go on a similar, yet shorter, journey. Either way, they will be remembered for their hustle, desire and will to overcome, just the way the 76-77 Bulls did.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich. (Credit: Getty Images.)

Deng Out, Hinrich Doubtful For Game 2

For the depleted Bulls, this is nothing new.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Tom Thibodeau. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Karl Wins NBA’s Coach Of The Year; Thibodeau Finishes 8th

Despite coaching the Bulls to a fifth-seed in the playoffs without Derrick Rose, Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau finished eighth in voting.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

This Bulls Team Emerges As All-Time Fan Favorite

And while fans debate whether Derrick Rose should actually be playing, CBS 2′s Jim Williams reports that this Bulls team may go down in history has a fan favorite.

2013/05/07

Luol Deng

Photo: Deng Tweets Picture Of Himself Celebrating Bulls’ Win From Hospital Bed

Though he wasn’t able to help his teammates fight off the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Luol Deng was there in spirit. .

CBS Chicago–2013/05/07

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls controls the ball against Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bulls Take Game 1 From Heat, 93-86

Nate Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and 14 rebounds while playing every second for the third straight game, and the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on Monday night to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

2013/05/06

Marco Belinelli.  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Marco Belinelli Fined By NBA For Obscene Gesture

The NBA has fined Bulls guard Marco Belinelli for making an obscene gesture during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s win over the Nets.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/06

Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Deng, Hinrich Out For Game 1

When the Bulls take on the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night, they’ll be extremely shorthanded.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/06

Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Baffoe: For The Bulls Nothing May Be A Real Cool Hand

What we got here with the Bulls is failure to communicate.

670 The Score–2013/05/06

Derrick Rose sits on the bench next to Joakim Noah and Luol Deng.  (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Derrick Rose Will Not Return This Season

Hidden behind the angst and anger surrounding Derrick Rose’s decision not to play thus far in the depleted Bulls’ playoff run was the hope that maybe No. 1 would suit up when the time was right to lead his team.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/06

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls reacts during the Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets. (Credit:  Nathaniel S. Butler, Getty)

Bulls Beat Nets 99-93 In Game 7; Advance To Play Heat

Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Marco Belinelli also scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series.

2013/05/04

Derrick Rose sits on the bench as the Bulls take on the Nets. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Rose Says He Is Unaware Of Criticism

Derrick Rose says that he is unaware of criticism of his decision to continue to sit on the sidelines, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

2013/05/04

Derrick Rose. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Wisch: Rose Is Right Where He Belongs – On The Bench

Nevertheless, with the Bulls a M*A*S*H unit – featuring calf pulls, plantar fasciitis, debilitating viruses and even spinal taps – many Chicagoans are indeed seeing a different kind of red as the team hobbles its way into tonight’s decisive Game 7 against the Nets in Brooklyn.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/04

Luol Deng

Deng Tweets He’s ‘Back In The ER’

Things keep getting worse for the depleted Bulls.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/03

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