New Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg confirmed that point guard Derrick Rose will play in start in Tuesday's season-opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.
Rose is recovering from a broken orbital bone under his left eye he suffered in the Bulls' first practice of the season on Sept. 29.
He will wear a protective mask in the game.
Rose did appear in one preseason game this season, recording eight points on 4/6 shooting and one assist in 10 minutes on Friday against the Mavs.
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