Coach Thibodeau says Derrick Rose is unlikely to play tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Speaking before the Chicago Bulls took the practice court, coach Tom Thibodeau said Derrick Rose would be held out of Fridays morning shootaround and is unlikely to play versus the Toronto Raptors. Rose hasnt practiced since suffering a minor right hamstring injury on Monday. Thibodeau said the Bulls playing their first set of back-to-back games and facing what on paper is a lesser opponent on Friday isnt factoring into the decision. The Bulls face Central Division rival Indiana at home on Saturday. Every game is important, Thibodeau said. I think thats misguided when you approach it that way. Rose said following Thursdays practice that if the decision is left up to him, he would play Friday night. Asked who makes the final decision, Thibodeau said its a collaborative process involving athletic trainer Fred Tedeschi and Rose. He has say in it, Fred has say in it, Thibodeau said. We have to trust what Fred says in the end and what Derrick says. Hes slowly improving, but well see where he is (Saturday). Rose said he wants to play in every game. Im not trying to miss any games because Im just trying to get my rhythm back, Rose said. Management and the training staff just tell me to take my time. This is my first hamstring injury. Weve just got to be patient with it. -Quise -Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:27:12 +0000