ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Derrick Rose, Shooting guard Ben Gordon, Small forward Luol Deng, Power forward Tyrus Thomas, Center Joakim Noah. Bench -- Guard Kirk Hinrich, Guard Larry Hughes, Guard Lindsey Hunter, Forward Thabo Sefolosha, Forward Andres Nocioni, Forward Cedric Simmons, Center Aaron Gray.
PLAYER NOTES: --C Joakim Noah had a big night running the court and piled up 17 points in Friday's win at Sacramento. Noah tossed down a pair of alley-oop dunks off passes from Derrick Rose and had five slams in all.
--F Tyrus Thomas collected his seventh double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds against the Kings on Friday. He had seven double-doubles in his first two seasons combined.
--F Luol Deng collected his third straight 20-point game in Friday's win at Sacramento. Deng averaged 21.7 points and hit 26-of-46 shots in the three games.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--F Drew Gooden (groin strain) visited a physical therapist in Phoenix this week to help assess his injury, then rejoined the Bulls in Los Angeles. He says he's feeling better, but will probably be out at least another week.
--F Michael Ruffin (sprained left ankle) has been sidelined since the second day of training camp. After being released and re-signed, he has been inactive for every game in the regular season.
