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Collins understands why Bulls are being patient

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Derrick Rose laughs during a workout before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Chicago. Rose remains out while recovering from a knee injury.

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Bulls guard Derrick Rose dunks during a workout before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Chicago. Rose remains out while recovering from a knee injury.

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Derrick Rose works out before the Bulls played the Sixers on Thursday at the United Center.

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Philadelphia coach Doug Collins battled a few knee injuries in his career and he understands why Derrick Rose is being patient in his recovery from ACL surgery. “Maybe sometimes I tried to come back too soon and it set me back,” Collins said before facing the Bulls on Thursday.

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