Derrick Rose scores 23 points in first playoff game since 2012

Derrick Rose had 23 points and seven assists in his first postseason game in three years, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points, and Chicago opened the playoffs with a 103-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Rose was at his fearless best, driving hard to the rim early and mixing in three 3-pointers in the second half. He shot 9-of-16 and got serenaded with "M-V-P! M-V-P!" chants.

Khris Middleton scored 18 points and Zaza Pachulia had 15 for the Bucks.