GOODEN DONE FOR SEASON

Bulls forward Drew Gooden has been shut down for the rest of the season due to an abdominal strain. Gooden missed his sixth consecutive game due to the injury. Bulls head coach Jim Boylan said Gooden has not improved appreciably since being out.

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