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Derrick Rose goes beyond his (minutes) limit in Timberwolves win

With Karl-Anthony Towns out for overtime of the Wolves’ 135-130 victory over the Wizards, interim coach Ryan Saunders has Derrick Rose if he felt comfortable finishing the game. Rose had already reached his minutes limit of around 25 per game.

“You’re in the heat of the game, you have to try to find a way to scratch one out,” Saunders said.
He and Rose talked about Rose exceeding his limit, and Rose said he didn’t hesitate to agree.

“In the heat of the game, you have to try to find a way to scratch one out,” Rose said.