OKLAHOMA CITY -- Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose was ruled out Sunday against Oklahoma City because of a sore left ankle.
Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau made the announcement before Minnesota's 114-112 win over the Thunder.
Rose left Friday's game at San Antonio in the second quarter.
Rose has started the previous three games. He is averaging 18.5 points and 4.6 assists per game. Tyus Jones was slated to start in his place.