Derrick Rose did not play in the second half Wednesday against the Hawks due to left knee soreness, ESPN Chicago reports.

Rose did not play in the second half Wednesday against the Hawks due to left knee soreness, ESPN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

This is not the same knee Rose had surgery on earlier in the year and he said he believes he will be ready for Game 1 Saturday against the Bucks. If the Bulls are going to have a deep playoff run, they are going to need this to be a minor bump in the road for Rose.