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BOSTON - Its no secret that the Chicago Bulls are a much better team with a healthy Derrick Rose. Rashan Gary Super Bowl Jersey .He showed that again on Friday afternoon when the Bulls were struggling to get consistent offence.Rose scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half — 12 coming early in the third quarter — to help the Bulls pull away for a 109-102 win over the Boston Celtics.When he plays like that, its huge for our team, Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau said. When you look at his plus-minus when hes on the floor for our team this year, its off the charts. When hes on the floor it makes a big difference for our team. I think we all know that.Rose missed large portions of the past two seasons with serious knee injuries. Hes been struggling to stay in the lineup this year due to ankle and hamstring injuries.The confidence is through the roof, he said. I dont need more confidence. I just need to play. I know how good I am and how good I can be. Its just I need to be out there playing.Jimmy Butler hit four free throws late in the game and finished with 22 points for Chicago, which had lost four of its previous six games.Pau Gasol had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Joakim Noah added 15 points and 14 boards for the Bulls.Every time hes on the court he makes our team better, Noah said of Rose. Any time hes on the court it just makes us that much more dangerous.Rose was held to seven points in the opening half before the 2010-11 MVP scored the 12 in the opening 4 minutes of the second half. After he went to the bench with 4:52 left in the third, he didnt return until 7:02 remained in the game.Jared Sullinger led Boston with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Avery Bradley had 18 points and Brandon Bass 16 with nine boards. Rajon Rondo had eight points, seven rebounds and nine assists for the Celtics, who have lost six of seven.Boston shot 19.2 per cent (5 of 26) in the final quarter.Im not going to lose any sleep over the ball not going into the basket, Boston coach Brad Stevens said. Weve got to finish. Thats the bottom line.With the score tied at 100, Jeff Greens driving basket put the Celtics ahead with 2 1/2 minutes left. After each team failed to score on a couple of possessions, Butlers two free throws tied it with 80 seconds to play.Rondo missed two free throws and Sullinger front-rimmed an attempted 3 before Butlers two free throws moved the Bulls ahead for good, 104-102, with 51 seconds left. Noah then nailed a short jumper on their next possession.We had a lot of open shots that didnt fall in the fourth, Sullinger said.Boston missed 17 of its first 20 shots in the final quarter before Sullingers conventional 3-point play tied it at 100 with 3 minutes to play. He was fouled driving down the lane by Noah, who was attempting to draw a charge.The Celtics held a 91-85 edge after three periods when Sullinger made a 3 with four-tenths of a second left in the quarter.___NOT GOOD FROM THE LINERondo is shooting just 32 per cent (9 of 2 from the foul line this season.PROTECTING THE PAINTNoah returned after missing the last game with eye abrasion, collecting six of Chicagos 13 blocked shots.NEW LOOKThe Celtics wore their alternate grey home uniforms — with sleeves — for the first of six times this season.TIP-INSBulls: Rose played his third straight game after missing four with a strained left hamstring. Thibodeau said recent criticism is fair of Roses decision to miss games with injuries. Yes. Because its really not that important and Ive told him this: Whether its praise or criticism, its all the same. Its really what he thinks. he said. Only he knows if hes putting everything he has into each and every day. Once he know hes done all you can do, you should feel good about it. Ive told him this many times, If hes injured, I dont want him out there, and if hes healthy, I want him to go. Hopefully were moving forward.Celtics: G Marcus Smart missed his eighth straight game with a sprained left ankle. He pulled himself out (of practice) after a few minutes on Wednesday, coach Stevens said. The ankle was still tender.UP NEXTBulls: At Brooklyn on Sunday.Celtics: Host San Antonio on Sunday. Blake Martinez Super Bowl Jersey . The Blue Jackets play Thursday night at New Jersey in their first game after the NHLs Olympic hiatus. A native of Trencin, Slovakia, Gaborik has represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 Olympics but was unable to play in Sochi because of his injury. Brett Favre Super Bowl Jersey . Called on from the college ranks to replace Andy Reid, Kelly implemented a whole new atmosphere in the City of Brotherly Love and now has the Eagles in the playoffs for the first time since 2010. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Jace-Sternberger-Packers-Jersey/ . Altidore strained his left hamstring in the Americans opener against Ghana on June 16 and didnt play in their next two games. "We dont know how much because we need to see how hes going, but hes available," U.Hes not patient by nature, but the business of pro football has taught Jerome Messam how to play the waiting game. The Saskatchewan running back is scheduled to become a free agent Feb. 10. Although talks between Messams agent, Montreal-based Darren Gill, and the Roughriders are continuing, the 29-year-old Toronto native isnt worrying about the uncertainty surrounding where hell be next season. Instead hes focused on what he does control, most notably his off-season preparation. That wasnt always the case for Messam, but its a lesson learned from playing for four different teams over his five-year CFL career. Im not a patient person but Ive learned to be, Messam said with a chuckle during a telephone interview. Ive learned through maturity and life and knowing you cant always have things your own way and have grown to become a more patient person. Thats all you can do. Its out of my hands. Not that the patient approach is the easiest. Its tough, especially for me, Messam said. Ive been a guy thats bounced around a little bit in the league. Id like to find a place where I fit and they can utilize and appreciate my talents. Its difficult to deal with not knowing where youre going to be but ideally Id like to end up back in Saskatchewan. The Riders locked up veteran Weston Dressler on Friday. The 29-year-old slotback, who was also slated to become a free agent next month, agreed to a four-year extension. The six-foot-three 245-pound Messam joined the Riders last July. He rushed for 382 yards on 70 carries (5.5-yard average) with one TD last season while adding eight catches for 134 yards. Saskatchewan used multiple running backs as Anthony Allen rushed for a team-high 930 yards with Will Ford (452 yards), Messam and Hugh Charles (86 yards) also seeing action. The Roughriders had the CFLs third-ranked ground attack (132.2 yards per game) last season. But the teams quest to repeat as Grey Cup champions fizzled after starter Darian Durant suffered an elbow injury in a 30-24 win over Winnipeg on Sept. 7. Saskatchewan (10- limped into the playofffs, losing six of its final eight regular-season games before dropping an 18-10 decision to Edmonton in the West Division semifinal. Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl Jersey. With a healthy Durant expected back in 2015, Messam likes the Riders chances to be a factor again in the West Division. We were on a roll before Darian had his injury, Messam said. Theres a great group of vets and young talent there and I think the sky is the limit. It was a great situation last year in Saskatchewan ... I love playing there as the fans are awesome and the community treats us like gold. But I know the nature of the beast, football is a business at this level before anything. Wherever I go, Im going to be happy to be working and still living my dream. I just want to go and be able to contribute and help the team the best I can wherever I can. Messams best season was in 2011 when he was named the CFLs top Canadian after rushing for 1,057 yards with Edmonton. He has run for 1,115 yards over the last three years combined with the Eskimos, Montreal and Saskatchewan, but has averaged 4.8 yards per carry. Messam, who grew up in Brampton, Ont., has 2,264 career rushing yards and is averaging a solid 5.02 yards per attempt. One factor that could help Messam return to Saskatchewan is the clubs recent hiring of Jacques Chapdelaine as offensive co-ordinator. Chapdelaine held that post with the B.C. Lions in 2010 when Messam was a rookie with the Vancouver team. Jacques Chapdelaine and I do go back to my rookie year, Messam said. Weve talked and it will be an open training camp so hopefully we can get this deal done and get back together. Wherever he ends up, Messam is eager to have the benefit of a full training camp to show hes capable of being a featured back. My legs still feel great, Messam said. Ive been blessed to not really have had any serious injuries to hold me back or keep me from playing too long. Theres bumps and bruises that go along with the season but you fight through those. Over the past few years I feel like the game has slowed down and become a lot more fun to play. ' ' '