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Is it possible to make a statement game in the preseason? (Wikimedia Images)

If so, the Chicago Bulls may have made one last night. Rookie Derrick Rose scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 41.5 seconds left,as the Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-105. The Bulls have been playing without Ben Gordon, who missed his fourth straight game with a jammed right big toe. Coach Vinny Del Negro said he’ll be cautious with Gordon until the games start to mean something.

Tonight Chicago will play in Minnesota against a Timberwolves team that has been resting since Sunday. The Timberwolves are coming off a 111-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Fans in Minnesota have higher expectations now that the team has had a full season to get over not having Kevin Garnett. Are Al Jefferson and company ready to make waves? NBA odds are always available in the Bodog Sportsbook.