By Jim Patrick
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Bulls have tipped off against the Utah Jazz and they are playing without key backup Kirk Hinrich. The guard injured his left thumb in a physical practice Wednesday and will be evaluated Friday in Chicago.
The Bulls' depth was bolstered by the return of center Aaron Gray.Gray has not played a game this season since suffering a stress fracture in his left leg.
The Jazz were missing key reserves C.J. Miles, Ronnie Price and Kyle Korver. That left the Jazz with exactly one guard on their bench: rookie Eric Maynor, who is averaging 6.2 points per game and 3.3 assists while filling in for former Illini great Deron Williams.
Kirk Hinrich in a November game. (Brian Cassella / Tribune)
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And now we have the return of Little Anal Alex.
Wow, the Bulls missed Capt Klank Hinrich circle dribbling clock eating and his 37% FG shooting along with his growing turnover average! Hinrich is over paid and over rated ,Paxson can't give him away!!!!!!!!!