The New York Knicks had a terrific game on Friday night, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This win meant taking a 2-1 lead in the series after blowing out the Cavs.
Having a big advantage over their rivals, Tom Thibodeau decided to sub Derrick Rose in, and fans welcomed him with a big ovation.
Huge ovation as Derrick Rose checks in 👏
Knicks have secured a 2-1 series lead with a 99-79 Game 3 win in New York. pic.twitter.com/Wacp8OJSos
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2023
Rose remains one of the most beloved players in the league, and the reactions to this moment confirm that.
idc if he missed every bucket… PLAY. HIM.
— Savondee (@Savondee1) April 22, 2023
It’s so heart warming seeing his name being chanted like that man. So much love to D Rose 💙💙💙
— Crispy (@BG_Crispy) April 22, 2023
Love the crowd. He should’ve never injured
— GSW 1 – 2 SAC (@nbastreamsdaily) April 22, 2023
Man nothing but love to the Garden for doing this I will remember this ❤️
— Unvassassinated (@Unvassassinaded) April 22, 2023
Of course, he’s not the same player he used to be on the Chicago Bulls, but Rose remains a competitive asset for the Knicks.
The team has a good group of young guards led by Jalen Brunson and Immanuel Quickley, but Rose’s presence is important for them too.
He was welcomed with a lot of love from fans inside and outside the arena.
This isn’t the first time Rose was celebrated in this way by Knicks fans.
Back in February, the crowd asked Tom Thibodeau to give Rose some minutes of action, and when he entered the game, everybody cheered.
D-Rose checks into a standing ovation from Madison Square Garden 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/SbDyoznI5v
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2023
The former MVP only recorded one assist in two minutes of play.
The Knicks held the Cavaliers under 80 points in this 99-79 win.
They’re looking really dangerous for the rest of the series and a win in Game 4 would put them in a great position.
The Cavaliers will try to prevent that, but after three games, the Knicks look very strong.
Rose could see some action in the future if his team blows out the Cavaliers or any potential future rivals.
He remains a beloved player in the league after becoming a solid role player.
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