March 30--E'Twaun Moore is back for the Bulls after missing six games with a strained left hamstring.
"He's so solid for us. He's a rock," coach Fred Hoiberg said. "Obviously, we'll keep a close eye on him and monitor his minutes. But he gives us that utility-type player who can slide off the ball and is a very reliable defender. He knows where to be out there at all times. He has made shots for us this year. So he's a welcome addition."
Hoiberg also clarified the soreness Jimmy Butler is dealing with after Butler missed Monday's shootaround to prepare for the Hawks' game, saying it's in his back. Butler logged 35 minutes against the Hawks.
"I think it's just as he continues to increase his activity, there's some soreness with that," Hoiberg said. "We'll try to play him similar minutes. And we'll see how he responds out there. The biggest thing with Jimmy is we have to keep in constant communication on how he's doing and feeling. If he has any type of pain, we'll take a cautious approach."
The Bulls trail the Pistons by 21/2 games for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
