Derrick Rose wanted more playing time in his first return from a torn ACL. Rose played just over 20 minutes on Saturday, approximately three minutes less than expected.

“Yeah, it’s tough, especially when it’s a close game like it was,’’ Rose said. “To be sitting out, I just wanted to test myself a little more, but I wasn’t able to.’’

Rose experienced no soreness the next day.

“I’m feeling good,’’ Rose said. “(Tom Thibodeau) has been asking me the same thing. I’m feeling all right. After the game, I felt like I could play some more, but they took me out, making sure I’m all right.’’