Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose set to Return against the Orlando Magic

Derrick Rose is set to make yet another comeback. The Chicago Bulls point guard is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic.

Rose, who missed six weeks after undergoing a meniscectomy on his right knee, said that everything "feels the same."

"I've been putting a lot of work in, busting my ass to get back and I'm just happy that I'm able to come back to a team where I think we're playing all right basketball. I think defensively we're playing good, so offensively I shouldn't have to worry about it, just come back and play the way that I normally play," Rose said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old former MVP acknowledged that he expects to be "winded for sure."

"Just missing so many weeks, so many days, you're going to be winded. But that comes along with just coming back from surgery. And just not playing the game in a couple weeks," he said.

Although Rose is ready to get back onto the court, coach Tom Thibodeau has already stated that Rose would be limited to about 20 minutes. Thibodeau added that Rose would not be expected to carry the team offensively but hopes that his presence will give the rest of the Bulls players a much needed boost.

"Just him being on the floor is a plus for our team," Thibodeau said. "I'm not expecting him to play 35 minutes. I'm not expecting him to score 30 points. Just go out there, run the team, play to your strengths, cover up your weaknesses, make your teammates better. That's all I want him to do."

There is currently no plan in place to increase Rose's playing time for the playoffs. With five regular-season games left, Rose will just have to take it one day at a time. Rose, however, remains optimistic.

"I got a lot of confidence in myself. But who knows how many games it's going to take me. All I can do is just continue to work on my game and push my teammates for this playoff run," Rose said, reported by the Chicago Sun Times.

Rose has not played since Feb. 23. The Bulls (46-31) went 10-10 since Rose's injury and were able to maintain a No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference.