The Bulls were without forward Tyrus Thomas, who was suspended by the team for one game for unspecified ”conduct detrimental to the team,” and Noah, who’s shut down with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Noah was in the locker room after Saturday’s game and said he had blood from his arm injected into his ailing foot Friday morning – a procedure which could sideline the Bulls’ leading rebounder for several weeks. He was wearing a boot and limping but said he still hopes to return soon after the All-Star break.