Rose makes home return as Bulls win

Chicago have held off the Detroit Pistons to win 96-81 in NBA pre-season with Derrick Rose making his home return for the Bulls.
In his first match at Chicago's United Center in almost 18 months, Rose top-scored for the Bulls with 22 points, while Tony Snell added 12 from the bench.
Chicago kept Detroit to less than 20 points in each of the opening three quarters and although the Pistons outscored the home side 28-20 in the final term, the Bulls held on for a 15-point victory.
Taj Gibson and Marquis Teague (both 11 points), plus Carlos Boozer (10) added handy points for the Bulls, while Detroit's top-scorer was Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 18.
In Texas, the Houston Rockets overcame the Orlando Magic 108-104 in a high-scoring encounter at the Toyota Center.
Houston's shooting guard James Harden led the way for the home side with 21 points and five rebounds, while he was ably assisted by Patrick Beverley (13 points, nine rebounds).
For Orlando, E'Twaun Moore top-scored with 17 points after starting on the bench.
In other NBA pre-season results, the Dallas Mavericks trumped the Indiana Pacers 92-85, the Toronto Raptors edged out the Boston Celtics 99-97 and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 99-92.

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