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Taj Gibson said Derrick Rose was unstoppable in Bulls practice Sunday

By Rob Ogden

Derrick Rose made his much-anticipated return to the basketball floor in the Bulls’ preseason finale on Friday.

Rose, still recovering from a left orbital fracture, looked good as he scored eight points in 10 minutes.

Derrick Rose looked ready for Oct. 27th #SEERED https://t.co/Ij5o4lJED1
— Bulls Nation (@BullsNationCP) October 25, 2015

Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler are going to be a problem for other teams this season!https://t.co/5YBk62NM14
— Bulls Nation (@BullsNationCP) October 25, 2015

But according to Taj Gibson, Rose looked even better during practice on Sunday.

Taj Gibson on Rose's Sunday practice: "We couldn't stop him."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 25, 2015

Even though he said Friday he’s still seeing double, Rose is optimistic he’ll be able to play in Chicago’s season opener Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

Derrick Rose to play tonight in Bulls’ preseason finale The Bulls hold 22/1 odds to win their first NBA title since 1998.

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All stats via ESPN.

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