Not a surprise since he's not practicing, but it still stings:
Rose admitted his disappointment in not being able to face close friend Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and the Western-Conference leading Thunder. But Rose continues to have issues running.
"Just trying to put it behind me, man, just trying to stay positive,'' Rose said after Saturday's abbreviated practice at the Berto Center. "It feels the same."
Coach Tom Thibodeau officially called Rose a game-time decision.
On Friday, Thibs said (slipped?) that Rose is 'a ways away'.