[外電] Reliable Thomas ably replaces Noah again

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http://tinyurl.com/5umqvph By K.C. Johnson Tribune reporter 10:57 a.m. CDT, March 31, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS -- With the Minnesota Timberwolves double-teaming Carlos Boozer early during Wednesday night's game, Chicago Bulls big man Kurt Thomas stepped up and knocked down three first-quarter jumpers. Thomas battled foul trouble and didn't score again. But it didn't matter. The veteran had done his job -- again -- and responded when called upon to start for the injured Joakim Noah despite not playing much recently. "You can always count on Kurt," coach Tom Thibodeau said after a 108-91 Bulls' victory. "Our bench has done a very good job for us all year. The more we play them, the more rest for our starters. That's always good. We have a lot of confidence in them. Every time we have an injury, the guys who step in are always ready. "Kurt was terrific. When he has stepped in previously, he has anchored our defense and played well. We count on everybody." The Bulls improved to 24-8 without Noah. The starting center said he would test his sprained right ankle at Thursday's practice and Friday's morning shootaround but that it was too early to determine if he'd be able to play Friday against the Pistons. Noah腳很腫! "My ankle is really swollen and painful," Noah said. "I tried to warm up (Wednesday) and I couldn't cut or anything like that. I'm trying to take it day-by-day." -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 128.248.19.146