Wizards Vs. Bulls: Chicago Loses Without Derrick Rose, Luol Deng

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Bulls' Injury List Grows As Derrick Rose Deals With Foot, Luol Deng Nurses Ribs And Thibodeau Vents After Loss To Wizards

The Chicago Bulls have been playing well without Derrick Rose this season, but as the playoffs approach the timetable for running with a full roster is rapidly dissipating. Rose missed his 24th game on Monday night (sore foot), which can be added to an alarming network of injuries that include turf toe, a strained groin, a sprained ankle and back spasms. Luol Deng also sat out with what head coach Tom Thibodeau called a rib injury, even though he is also dealing with torn ligaments in his left wrist. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and looked at close to healthy as he may get before the playoffs, but a depleted roster contributed to a disappointing 87-84 loss to the Washington Wizards.

In the post-game press conference Thibs addressed all of these issues and more, and used the phrase "do your job" more than once to sum up Monday night's failure. Here is Thibs giving it to the media straight, via CSN-Chicago.

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Wizards Vs. Bulls Final Score: Without Derrick Rose And Luol Deng, Chicago Falls By 3

The Chicago Bulls played without All-Stars Derrick Rose and Luol Deng on Monday at the United Center, and it showed. The Bulls fell to the lowly Washington Wizards 87-84. C.J. Watson had a great look at a three-pointer to send the game to overtime as the clock expired, but the shot missed and Washington grabbed an unlikely victory. The win moves the Wizards to 15-46. Chicago falls to 46-15.

Forward Kevin Seraphin finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks to propel the Wizards. John Wall had 16 points and five assists for Washington. Maurice Evans added 14 points off the bench for Washington.

Richard Hamilton finished 9-of-20 from the field to score a team-high 22 points for Chicago. Hamilton also added fie rebounds and five assists on the night. Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. Watson finished with 17 points and eight assists.

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Wizards Vs. Bulls Score Update: Chicago Leads By 6 After 3 Quarters

The Chicago Bulls are going for their fourth straight win tonight, and through three quarters, they have put themselves in a good position to get it. Even playing without stars Luol Deng and Derrick Rose, Chicago will take a 63-57 lead into the fourth quarter.

Carlos Boozer has 14 points and seven rebounds to lead the Bulls. Richard Hamilton has 16 points, four assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes. Joakim Noah has six points and seven rebounds for Chicago. C.J. Watson has scored seven.

The Wizards are being led by John Wall, who has 13 points. Forward Kevin Seraphin has 14 points and 10 rebounds through three quarters. Shooting guard Jordan Crawford has eight points for Washington.

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Wizards Vs. Bulls Score Update: Chicago Trails By At 4 At Halftime

The Chicago Bulls are playing without their two All-Stars tonight against the Washington Wizards, and so far, it's clearly showing. A sloppy first half has mercifully come to an end at the United Center with Chicago trailing Washington 43-39.

Forward Kevin Seraphin leads Washington with 10 points and six rebounds, five of them coming on the offensive end. Washington's starting backcourt of John Wall and Jordan Crawford each finished the half with seven points. Rookie forward Jan Vesely has six points, three rebounds, and two steals for the Wizards at the half.

Carlos Boozer and Richard Hamilton each have nine points for Chicago. Boozer has added six rebounds and has done his offensive damage on 3-of-6 shooting from the field. Taj Gibson, Joakim Noah, and Ronnie Brewer each have four points for Chicago.

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Wizards Vs. Bulls Score Update: Chicago Up 23-19 After 1st Quarter

The Chicago Bulls are without both Derrick Rose and Luol Deng Monday night, but they shot a solid 55% from the field in the first quarter anyway, and they hold a 23-19 lead over the visiting Washington Wizards.

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They were hampered by seven turnovers in the quarter, however, and that issue has limited their opportunities to put some distance between themselves and the Wizards.

Richard Hamilton leads the way for Chicago with nine points on 4-6 shooting from the field. Carlos Boozer has six points and three boards, while C.J. Watson has three assists.

Jan Vesely has six to lead the Wizards, who shot 36.4% in the period.

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Bulls Injury Update: Luol Deng, Derrick Rose Out Vs. Wizards

Luol Deng and Derrick Rose were questionable leading up to game time on Monday night, and the Chicago Bulls have now announced that neither player will play against the Washington Wizards.

For #WASvsCHI Derrick Rose is out (right ankle) and Luol Deng is out (bruised ribs)

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 16, 2012

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Deng is recovering from bruised ribs suffered against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, while Rose has a new foot injury that apparently flared up overnight, according to K.C. Johnson. Fortunately, the injury is not believed to be serious.

Rose has only appeared in three games for Chicago since suffering a groin injury on March 12.

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Bulls Injury Update: Luol Deng 'Most Likely Out,' Derrick Rose A Gametime Decision

The statuses of Luol Deng and Derrick Rose for Monday night's game against the Wizards have not yet been set in stone, but according to K.C. Johnson, Deng does not appear likely to play. Rose will be a gametime decision with a foot injury.

Deng most likely out vs. Wizards with rib injury reported last night. DRose gametime with new injury, right foot. #Bulls

— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 16, 2012

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Rose also took a shot to the face on Sunday, and later voiced his frustration over what he feels are cheap shots.

Chicago hosts Washington on Monday night, with game time set for 7:00 p.m. CT.

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