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Tonight Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls open a seven-game road trip as they face the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. (AP Images)

Rose is off to an amazing start to his rookie season as he has scored in double figures in his first 10 games. With Kirk Hinrich out possibly three months with a thumb injury, Ben Gordon is averaging 25.5 points in his last four games.

The Lakers will be looking to rebound from their first loss of the season after losing to Detroit 106-95 on Friday.

Despite having Bryant held to 36 points over his last two home games against Chicago, Los Angeles has won both games by limiting the Bulls to an average of 75.0 points and 34.3 percent shooting. Pau Gasol has three consecutive double-doubles against Chicago, averaging 16.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.

Defense seems to dominate when these teams meet. The under is 9-0 in the last nine meetings.

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