>>Bulls' Rose Takes Part In More Drills

(Deerfield, IL) -- Bulls guard Derrick Rose took another step in his recovery from an ACL tear yesterday. Rose participated in five-on-five drills for the first time since the injury. He had been taking part in contact drills for weeks, but worked out in a full scrimmage during practice yesterday.

>>Bulls Start Second Half In New Orleans

(New Orleans, LA) -- The Bulls open the second half of the season in New Orleans tonight against the Hornets. Chicago entered the All-Star break having lost four out of five to dip to 30-and-22. The Bulls sit fifth in the Eastern Conference, seven games back of the first-place Heat. Tonight's game tips off at 7:00.