The Brooklyn Nets aren't exactly catching the break the Boston Celtics did Sunday - when they faced a Cleveland Cavaliers squad resting four starters - but they'll take all the help they can get.
Currently tied with the Indiana Pacers for eighth place in the Eastern Conference (with a tiebreaker in hand), the Nets will face a Chicago Bulls squad with an ailing Joakim Noah on Monday night.
The Bulls center was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to left hamstring tendinitis, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to play at all.
Noah, who's dealt with a variety of wear-and-tear type injuries this season, is averaging 7.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 blocks.
Taj Gibson will start in his place.