March 04--Injuries to Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson forced the Bulls to use their 20th different lineup this season, their most since they also used 20 in 2007-08.
Aaron Brooks, Tony Snell, Mike Dunleavy, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol started against the Wizards, who have won five straight games at the United Center including last season's playoffs. The Wizards have lost seven straight road games this season.
The Bulls are 3-2 on their season-high, seven-game homestand. Before the game, coach Tom Thibodeau hinted at using rookie Doug McDermott against the Wizards.