Rose Struggles As Team USA Rolls Past New Zealand
Derrick Rose scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting in 16-plus minutes.
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Derrick Rose scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting in 16-plus minutes.
The U.S. held Finland without a basket in the second quarter, opening defense of its title with a 114-55 romp Saturday in the Basketball World Cup.
People worry when Derrick Rose doesn't play. Then they worry when he does play.
The plan was in the works even before Paul George's gruesome injury.
Derrick Rose and Kyrie Irving could trade off as starting point guards.
A desire for a bigger look made Andre Drummond necessary. The belief in Derrick Rose's health made Damian Lillard expendable.
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and the U.S. national team pulled away in the second half to beat Puerto Rico 112-86 on Friday night in its final home exhibition game before the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Derrick Rose has rested the past three days as he gets back into shape.
Rose is continuing to battle knee soreness and didn't practice Monday or Tuesday.
"If he needs down time, this is a good time for it," Jerry Colangelo says.