NBA Playoffs 2013: Most Banged Up Playoff Teams

Mar 18, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts after being fouled against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls

Tom Thibodeau has never been shy with giving his players major minutes, so it is not surprising that the Bulls are banged up. Before returning to action in the Bulls’ last game, Joakim Noah missed eight straight. But it doesn’t end there. Luol Deng has a hip injury, Taj Gibson is battling a sore knee and Richard Hamilton has suffered through back spasms.

Chicago is ailing, but the biggest question remains just that – a question. Will Derrick Rose come back? He is medically cleared, but has been reluctant to giving his knee a go in an NBA game yet this season, after tearing his ACL last year. If he comes back, the Eastern Conference playoffs could become a whole lot more interesting.