--C Joakim Noah started the season with consecutive double-doubles. He is averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds, leading the team in both categories.

--F Luol Deng was the Bulls' top scorer with 17 points in the opening win over San Antonio. The following night, he didn't get on the scoreboard until the 2:21 mark of the third quarter and finished with just four points against the Celtics.

--F James Johnson sat out the season opener against San Antonio, then scored his first NBA basket on a long jumper in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to Boston. In the locker room, teammate Jannero Pargo sprinkled some bottled water on Johnson to help celebrate the milestone.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--C Aaron Gray (stress fracture in left fibula) was injured early in training camp and may be ready to resume practice in mid-November. The third-year pro was re-signed to provide depth at the center position, but wasn't expected to play much.

--C Jerome James (torn right Achilles' tendon) hasn't played since early last season when he was with the Knicks. No one is counting onany contributions from him, but he's vowed to get healthy and play sometime this season. It will probably be at least late November before he's ready to practice.