Detroit — Imagine getting a new video game but only being able to play with it for less than 30 minutes per day. It’s a tough restriction, but most people would be able to find a way. Some of the joy might be taken away because mentally, after about 20 minutes, the realization would hit that the time is almost up.
That’s similar to what Pistons coach Dwane Casey has been dealing with all season, knowing that Derrick Rose was on a minutes restriction and that Casey could play him — but only for a limited amount of time.