Jan 4, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Some good (and bad) news for the Chicago Bulls fans – Joakim Noah is good to go and should play between 20-25 minutes in game 3 on Thursday. Noah has been struggling with a foot injury and has not quite been himself, but he played quite well in game 2 and propelled the Bulls to a victory.

Noah doing all right. Thibs expects same amount of minutes. Likely 20-25. DRose officially ruled out.

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 25, 2013

While Noah will be ready for the playoff opener in Chicago, Derrick Rose is once again ruled out. Many people doubt whether Rose will bother getting back on the court this year, even though he has been medically cleared to play.

The first-round series between the Brooklyn Nets and the Bulls are tied at one a piece.

@VytisLasaitis

Feb 22, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) drives Charlotte Bobcats small forward Jeff Adrien (4) during the second half at Time Warner Arena. Mandatory Credit: Curtis Wilson-USA TODAY Sports

1985 – Happy 28^th birthday to Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (@JoakimNoah), who is in his sixth NBA season. He made his first All-Star Game in 2013 and hopes that is the beginning of a string of All-Star appearances. Noah has been one of the best rebounders in the league since he was drafted in 2007.

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