"Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose injured his right ankle in the second quarter of Sunday afternoon's game against the New York Knicks and is a game-time decision for Tuesday night's rematch (ESPN)."
Knicks beat the Bulls last night and this is a huge game for the Knicks. Knicks are currently tied for the 7th seed, and only 1 1/2 games in front of the Bucks. Yet, this is not why I write about this.
Rose as already missed 22 games this season with toe, back, and groin injuries. Now his has to deal with this ankle issue. Out of those injuries the back is the biggest one. You just never know if it'll go out again. If Rose was to go down I think most of us would agree it would take the Bulls out of the Championship hunt.
So... If the Celtics were able to prove again they can deal with the Heat can they not be considered contenders? They are playing as well as anyone. The only big man they have to fear hurting them in the playoffs is Howard, and the Celtics have dealt with them fine.
Of course you have to be scared of the Heat in the 7 game series, and the Pacers worry be a bit, but if there is no Rose the road gets a lot easier for the Celtics.
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