Bulls-Hornets Preview (The Associated Press)

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While the Chicago Bulls might have their starting center back, the Charlotte Hornets are in danger of being without their top big man for the immediate future. Joakim Noah could be available Friday night as the Bulls look to deliver a third straight home loss to a Hornets team that's dealing with an injury to veteran Al Jefferson. Already without starters Derrick Rose (knee), Jimmy Butler (elbow), and key reserve Taj Gibson (ankle), Noah sat with left knee soreness Wednesday, but Chicago (40-26) still managed to snap a three-game skid with a 104-95 overtime victory at Philadelphia.

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