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Bulls' Rose out Friday, won't fly to Memphis on his own

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

It doesn't come as a big surprise, but the Chicago Bulls have officially ruled Derrick Rose out of Friday night's game on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies due to illness.

Rose sat out Thursday's home win over the New York Knicks and was considered doubtful to play Friday as well, but Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau had left the door open to Rose possibly playing by telling media he could fly south on his own if he felt able.

Clearly, he's still sick. 

The Grizzlies have won six in a row, including three of their last four in overtime.

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