Rose scores career-high 50 points

Derrick

Rose scored a career-high 50 points in a vintage performance that lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 128-125 on Wednesday night.

An emotional Rose was in tears after the game as he walked off the court serenaded by chants of “MVP! MVP!” from the home crowd. The 30-year-old point guard has been derailed by injuries since winning the 2011 NBA MVP award.

He had 34 points in the second half and 15 in a tightly contested fourth quarter as the Wolves held off the Jazz. (AP)