Jan. 08--Mike Dunleavy missed his third straight game with his jammed right ankle and said, while he is improving, he likely won't play until Saturday or next week.
The Bulls started Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Jimmy Butler, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol vs. the Jazz, who welcome Trey Burke back from strep throat. Rookie Dante Exum had started last game at point guard for the Jazz, who began a three-game trip.
The Bulls have won six straight against the Western Conference.