Chicago Bulls big man Taj Gibson suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 129-111 loss to the Miami Heat.
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Gibson's Status Unclear for Next Game
Tuesday, March 1
Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com reported Gibson "felt something" and will be reevaluated in the morning ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Orlando Magic.
This is another setback for the injury-plagued Bulls in what has been a frustrating season for the fans and players.
Jimmy Butler, Mike Dunleavy and Nikola Mirotic all missed significant time this season with physical setbacks, and Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol battled nagging injuries throughout the campaign.
As if that wasn't enough, 2013-14 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah was lost for the season with a shoulder injury, and Gibson himself dealt with a foot strain around the All-Star break.
When healthy, Gibson has been a strong rebounder and defensive force for the Bulls ever since the franchise drafted him in the first round in 2009. He is a double-double threat whenever he steps on the floor and is a strong rim protector ...
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Taj Gibson Injury: Updates on Bulls Star’s Hamstring and Return
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