Rose drove and had to take a challenged 18 footer because he didn't start his move until 5 seconds left on the clock (despite having it the final 20 seconds)

Is this the coach's decision, or just selfish play?

Coach's decision, not selfish play. The whole point of holding the ball until the final seconds is so that if you make a shot, the other team won't have a chance of answering.

Think about it. If I make a shot with 5.5 seconds left, that's plenty of time for the other team to get a decent shot. But if I score with only 0.4 seconds left, the other team won't have a chance at a good shot.

If you're running a play with a lot of ball movement in the final seconds, you're increasing the odds of committing a turnover and allowing the other team to get possession. So you hold the ball and make sure you're the last one to take a shot. It has nothing to do with selfishness.

Coach's decision, not selfish play. The whole point of holding the ball until the final seconds is so that if you make a shot, the other team won't have a chance of answering.

Think about it. If I make a shot with 5.5 seconds left, that's plenty of time for the other team to get a decent shot. But if I score with only 0.4 seconds left, the other team won't have a chance at a good shot.

If you're running a play with a lot of ball movement in the final seconds, you're increasing the odds of committing a turnover and allowing the other team to get possession. So you hold the ball and make sure you're the last one to take a shot. It has nothing to do with selfishness.

That's what it looked like. I honestly don't believe anyone knew what the play was but Rose. He looked down at Noah like he was supposed to set a pick. Noah appeared to be getting reading to do it but there was 3 seconds on the clock and Rose had to get moving. Terrible coaching IMO.

I agree with what you are saying. I know you want to get that final shot and not give the other team an opportunity to call a timeout to setup another play. But just standing at the top of the key and holding the ball until there is five seconds left and just stepping up for a long jumper with a defender in your face is not a smart last second shot. The only players in this league I would want doing that are Kobe or Lebron. Driving to the basket and drawing contact to get to the line or kicking the ball out to an open man has a much better chance of success.

No help for Derrick Rose on that last tough shot, and Joakim Noah was just standing there when he could've helped the kid out at the end of regulation for starters. In overtime, Luol Deng & Aaron Gray each could've tipped 2 close shots right at the basket and they both went around & out! This was a game they should've won, especially after Minnesota went the first 7 minutes without a field goal, and the Bulls could've blown these guys out early! If last night was any indication, this could be the beginning of a frustrating 7 game road trip out West & possibly an 11-game losing streak when they come home.

As bad as they are, the Clippers are horrible, and worse. They should be able to win that game.

BD, the Oklahoma City Thunder had the NBA's worst record going into the U.C. 2 weeks ago and the Bulls lost in overtime. Nothing can be taken for granted, even against the Clippers...I'm sure Billy Crystal & Penny Marshall can't wait to see the game Wednesday night at STAPLES Center.

That's what it looked like. I honestly don't believe anyone knew what the play was but Rose. He looked down at Noah like he was supposed to set a pick. Noah appeared to be getting reading to do it but there was 3 seconds on the clock and Rose had to get moving. Terrible coaching IMO.

No help for Derrick Rose on that last tough shot, and Joakim Noah was just standing there when he could've helped the kid out at the end of regulation for starters.

In overtime, Luol Deng & Aaron Gray each could've tipped 2 close shots right at the basket and they both went around & out!

No help for Derrick Rose on that last tough shot, and Joakim Noah was just standing there when he could've helped the kid out at the end of regulation for starters. In overtime, Luol Deng & Aaron Gray each could've tipped 2 close shots right at the basket and they both went around & out! This was a game they should've won, especially after Minnesota went the first 7 minutes without a field goal, and the Bulls could've blown these guys out early! If last night was any indication, this could be the beginning of a frustrating 7 game road trip out West & possibly an 11-game losing streak when they come home.