NBA: Derrick Rose's top 4 Highest-scoring games

Derrick Rose has had some wonderful performances in the NBA
Derrick Rose has had some wonderful performances in the NBA

#2 44 at Atlanta Hawks, 6th May 2011

Derrick Rose scored 44 points to defeat the Hawks
Derrick Rose scored 44 points to defeat the Hawks

Stat line: 44 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal and a block on 59.3 % shooting

In the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Bulls were up against the Atlanta Hawks. Bulls entered the series with home court advantage but were defeated by the Hawks in Game 1 and lost the advantage. However, Bulls managed to win the second game and visited Atlanta to steal back the home court edge.

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After posting a double-double in Game 2 with 25 points and 10 assists, Rose exploded at the Philips Arena and torched the Hawks. He went 16-27 from the field, with a field-goal percentage of 59.3 and dropped 44 points. The Hawks had no answer as Rose danced around the defenders with ease.

He also shot the ball well from distance and went 4-7 from the three-point line. Rose finished the game with 44 points, to go along with 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Chicago went on to win the series in six games.

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