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Derrick Rose out vs. Pelicans; sources say guard unreachable pregame

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NEW YORK -- Knicks point guard Derrick Rose missed Monday's game against the Pelicans for an undisclosed reason.

League sources told ESPN at least one team official who tried to reach Rose before the game was unable to do so.

The Knicks released a statement shortly before tipoff saying Rose was not with the team and provided no further information.

Brandon Jennings started in place of Rose against New Orleans.

Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek did not mention anything about Rose's absence when he spoke with the media about two hours before tipoff.