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Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose won't play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
The Pistons are resting Rose, who has knee soreness:
Derrick Rose said he’s not playing vs. Bulls. Rest day after playing last night in Boston.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 21, 2019
The Pistons are 11-18 on the season. They have lost three games in a row.
In his first season with the Pistons, Rose is averaging 16.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists. The former MVP is shooting 48.3 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.9 percent from the free-throw line.
The Pistons won't have Blake Griffin or Rose against the Bulls. Along with knee soreness, Griffin is dealing with the flu.
Detroit made it to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2016. The Pistons got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Griffin only played in Games 3 and 4 because of his knee injury. He required surgery after the playoffs ended. Griffin has been a shell of himself this season as a result.
Rose has three double-doubles on the season for the Pistons. He comes off the bench despite being the best guard on the team. Head coach Dwane Casey still has Rose on a minutes restriction since the three-time All-Star has an extensive injury history. Rose has undergone four knee surgeries in his career.
Without Griffin and Rose, Detroit will likely lose to the Bulls.
