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Illinois Hoops Update- January 3- Derrick Rose Day Proclamation by Chicago Mayor

Day 2 of events for Derrick Rose (Simeon) was a busy one. The day began at the Growing Home location in Englewood. The special garden that will bloom in the Spring will named after Rose. Its focus is to support biodiversity, boost food production and bring beauty to Derrick’s childhood neighborhood. During this event, Chicago…

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Day 2 of events for Derrick Rose (Simeon) was a busy one.

The day began at the Growing Home location in Englewood. The special garden that will bloom in the Spring will named after Rose. Its focus is to support biodiversity, boost food production and bring beauty to Derrick’s childhood neighborhood.

During this event, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed that January 4, 2025 will be known as Derrick Rose Day in the city of Chicago.

The flower related events and displays were just beginning. A Derrick Rose tribute at Clybourn Park was created using about 100,000 flowers.

The night concluded with an event at his alma mater Simeon High School. Rose honored the 1984 State Championship Boys Basketball team during the event. Friends and family gathered for food and fun including a basketball game to 25.

Rose played alongside his son, P.J.

Rose scored the final points to end the game at the free throw line.

NBA Games

  • Boston Celtics defeated Houston Rockets, 109-86.
    • Drew Peterson (Libertyville) is shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.
      • Peterson had five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3PT) with a rebound, an assist, and a +2 plus-minus in five minutes off the bench.
    • Fred VanVleet (Auburn) with single digit performance in back-to-back games for the third time this season.
      • VanVleet had eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, three assists, a turnover, and a -15 plus-minus in 30 minutes.
  • New Orlrenas Pelicans defeated Washington Wizards, 132-120.
    • Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
    • Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder defeated New York Knicks, 117-107.
    • Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) has been an assist shy of a double in seven games this season including four of the last five.
      • Brunson had 22 points (9-23 FG, 0-5 3PT, 4-6 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive), nine assists, a steal, three turnovers, and a -3 plus-minus in 40 minutes.
    • His nine made field goals were a team-high.
    • His 23 field goal attempts were a team-high.
    • His four made free throws were a team-high.
    • His six free throw attempts were a team-high.
    • His nine assists were a game-high.
  • Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Dallas Mavericks, 134-122.
    • Max Strus (Stagg) is stilling dinging his shooting touch but never fails to contribute in other ways. Cavs are 6-0 in games he’s played and they are a +26 too.
      • Strus had two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3PT) with six rebounds (three offensive), Sven assists, and a +12 plus-minus in 24 minutes off the bench.
      • His three offensive rebounds were a team-high tied with Jarrett Allen.
    • Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest) matched his season-high in offensive rebounds in the loss.
      • Prosper had four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds (three offensive), an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a -7 plus-minus in seven minutes off the bench.
      • His one steals was a team-high tied with two others.
  • Sacramento Kings defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 138-133.
    • John Konchar (West Chicago) came off the bench after starting the previous two games.
      • Konchar had zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3PT) with four rebounds (one offensive), a turnover, and a -3 plus-minus in 15 minutes off the bench.
  • Los Angeles Lakers defeated Atlanta Hawks, 119-102.
    • Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) has started 11 straight games for Los Angeles.
      • Christie had nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-3 FT) with four rebounds (one offensive), a rebound, two assists, a block, a turnover, and a +14 plus-minus in 33 minutes.

G League Games

  • Raptors 905 defeated Austin Spurs, 122-85.
    • Frank Kaminsky (Benet) had four points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3PT) with four rebounds, seven assists, four turnovers, and a +8 plus-minus in 24 minutes.
  • Texas Legends defeated Windy City Bulls, 98-95.
    • Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) had 21 points (8-24 FG, 1-8 3PT, 3-5 FT) with nine rebounds (four offensive), four assists, a steal, five blocks, three turnovers, and a -2 plus-minus in 34 minutes.
    • E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) had 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3PT, 1-1 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive), a steal, two blocks, three turnovers, and a -8 plus-minus in 36 minutes.
    • Ben Coupet Jr. (Simeon) had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT) with a steal, a turnover, and a zero plus-minus in 17 minutes.

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