Derrick Rose of the Bulls Produces Rookie of the Month Performance

The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose was named the Eastern Conference T-Mobile Rookie of the Month, for games played from the start of the season (Oct. 28) through November.

Rose is ranked first among all Eastern Conference rookies in scoring average (18.4), assists per game (6.0) and minutes per game (38.0). He has scored in double-figures in all but one game and has led his team in scoring six times and in assists 13 times.

He became the first Bulls rookie since Michael Jordan, in 1984-85, to score 10 or more points in the first 10 games of his rookie season. His nine assists in his NBA debut tied for the second-most by a No. 1 pick in his pro debut since the common draft began in 1966.

Here is a recap of the month for Rose:

Nov. 1 vs. Memphis: Tallied a career-high 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists in a 98-86 victory over the Grizzlies.

Nov. 11 vs. Atlanta: Matched a career-high in points (26) and rebounds (10) in a 113-108 loss to the Hawks.

Nov. 18 @ Los Angeles: Posted 25 points and nine assists in a 116-109 loss to the Lakers.

Nov. 24 @ Utah: Recorded 25 points and nine assists in a 101-100 win against the Jazz.