I am going to go out on a limb, and say the Bulls might actually be better without Derrick Rose. I watched a lot of that game last night, the way they moved the ball is beautiful.
When the offense is run through Gasol, it just opens up the game for everyone. I think people underestimate how good Gasol really is. The guy is a future hall of famer and has two rings for a reason. Heck, the second ring he got, I thought he was more valuable than Kobe Bryant that season.
He's better than Derrick Rose ever was, IMO.
The guy is a great passer, with elite post skills. That's just a nightmare for any team to go up against. He's really found the fountain of youth again.
You surround him with deadly shooters, and a healthy Butler, they are going to be dangerous.
I think the worst thing that can happen to the Bulls, is that Rose comes back, ruins their continuity. I rather face a Bulls team running the offense through Rose than Gasol personally. Both Gasol and Noah are willing, and great passers at their position.
So I am rooting for Rose to come back, and screw it up. The Bulls should just get rid of him this off-season. The guy is not good, always injured, and takes up a shit load of salary.