For their preseason opener tonight against the Indiana Pacers in Conseco Fieldhouse, the Bulls will go with the projected opening-day lineup of Derrick Rose and John Salmons in the backcourt, Luol Deng and Tyrus Thomas at forward and Joakim Noah at center.
The bench, however, won’t look the same as Kirk Hinrich (hamstring), Jannero Pargo (wrist) and Brad Miller (grion) won’t play because of minor ailments.