For a player like Rose, an ACL may change his game completely. You dont always have the same spring in your step or quickness after a knee reco. Such a shame so early in his career.
They worked hard in the regular season and won a lot of games without Rose and thinking that if they can just play together until Rose comes back that they'll be ok. And they must be feeling great in game 1 but then suddenly, BOOM! Rose is gone for the season.
I think the bulls are mentally drained right now. It must be hard for them. I hope that they get over it and get through to the second round.