Thanks to a defensive turnaround in the third quarter, as well as a career-high nine three-pointers from guard Coby White, the Bulls only added to the celebration of "Derrick Rose Night" by beating the visiting Knicks and former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau.

"I can't put it into words," the Knicks' Jalen Brunson said. "I'm so thankful to have him as a role model, as a mentor. That's my man and I love him to death."

Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.