After a string of lackluster outings, Coach K called for the basketball world to lay off of Chicago Bulls star and prodigal son, Derrick Rose.

Tuesday against Slovenia, Rose backed up his coach’s stance with a solid performance in Barcelona.

Thibs: "We need him to be who he is. When Derrick is playing to his ability you have a great player. There’s not anything he can’t do." — Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) September 9, 2014

Rose was subbed into the game at about the midway point of the first quarter and provided a huge boost for the USA national team. He would finish the game with 12 points, a team leading five assists, and one steal in a 119-76 rout of Goran Dragic and Slovenia.

Klay Thompson of Golden State paced team USA with 20 points.

Yesterday, reports were made that Rose would unveil his latest “shooting tweak” against Slovenia. In light of his recent struggles, he assured the doubters that this small alteration would help to improve upon his dismal 21.6% shooting percentage; as he continues to shake off two years of rust in the FIBA World Cup.

It appears those alterations worked as he shot 75% from two-point range (60% from the floor) in team USA’s latest victory.

Derrick Rose had best game of World Cup today, recording 12 points, 5 assists to help USA beat Slovenia in quarters: http://t.co/RpgkWOLaFO — 670 The Score (@670TheScore) September 9, 2014

In their next test, USA will square up next against Lithuania in the semi-finals, Thursday, September 11th in Barcelona, Spain. Has Rose turned the corner for good?