The Chicago Bulls star tells reporters he will “definitely” play despite being listed as questionable heading into Game 5 against the Pacers.
Derrick Rose Injury: Ankle Boot, Precautionary MRI For Bulls Star
On Saturday, Derrick Rose left the Bulls’ Game 4 loss to the Pacers in the first quarter before returning to the game in the second frame and playing 43 minutes in total. On Sunday, Rose was walking around in a precautionary ankle boot and anticipating the results of an MRI.
WGN Radio also reports that no one with the Bulls is particularly worried about Rose’s ability to keep playing.
Read Article >Derrick Rose Injury: Bulls Star Turns Ankle In Game 4 Vs. Pacers, Returns To Game
Rose turned his ankle coming down after jumping late in the first quarter of Game 4. He went to the locker room — to applause from the Pacers fans — and has since returned both to the bench and the game.
Rose has been remarkably healthy, despite his aggressive style. SB Nation’s Mike Prada marveled that Rose hasn’t been hurt more often.
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