"The condition of Derrick Rose's lower back is unchanged.

So, technically, he's a gametime decision for the 6 p.m. showdown with the woeful Charlotte Bobcats.

But given that he was able to play 22 minutes Wednesday in New Orleans, it seems highly doubtful that he would not be able to play tonight.

Asked about his back before Friday's shootaround, Rose said: "It's the same, a little tight but I should be able to deal with it.""