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Lots of unresloved issues for Bulls

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Derrick Rose sat on the bench during the Bulls' loss to Indiana on Sunday, and guard Jimmy Butler said it helped having him close by.

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Chicago 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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The popular notion that Indiana is the greatest threat to Miami in the Eastern Conference took a hit Sunday, when the shorthanded Bulls took the Pacers to the wire before losing 97-92. If the Bulls get everyone back for the playoffs, they should be the top threat. It’s not that simple, though.