One month has passed since the Bulls altered the shape of two teams when they made a blockbuster, seven-player trade with Indiana.

Jalen Rose sat as the centerpiece of the deal, a position he assumed again Tuesday night at the United Center.

Once again, Rose held up his end of the bargain, scoring a game-high 26 points to thrill a crowd of 18,558. But once again, the Bulls came up short, falling to Atlanta 102-96 for their ninth loss in 10 games.