Fans of Derrick Rose will have to keep waiting on his solid return to the Chicago Bulls Starting lineup.
According to ESPN Chicago’s Nick Friedell, after initially being listed in the starting lineup for tonight’s game vs the Orlando Magic, Bulls PG Derrick Rose will be ruled inactive for the second straight game with ankle sprain(s):
Rose was initially listed in starting lineup. Now he’s been scratched. He warmed up for close to an hour before game. Looked good.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 5, 2014
According to Chicago Tribune’s KC Johnson, Rose had earlier stated that if he wasn’t “100 percent” there was no need for him to play. He’s right in a sense, however seeing Rose missing time with injury again has to be unsettling for Bulls fans as well as other players & staff:
Rose this AM: “If I’m not 100 percent or if I can’t play the way I normally play, there’s no need for me to be out there right now.’’
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 5, 2014
[h/t Bleacher Report, Twitter]