With Derrick Rose out and Joakim Noah not starting (but reportedly available to play if needed), the last thing the Chicago Bulls need in a critical Game 6 is more players getting hurt. Luol Deng gave the team a scare after he had to go to the locker room after taking a hit to the face.
Luol Deng Leaves Game After Andre Iguodala Elbow to Face
Deng was guarding Andre Iguodala, whose awkward drive ended with him swinging his elbow down and accidentally catching the Bulls forward in the face.
Deng didn’t get back on defense and had to go to the locker room, apparently bleeding.
Deng was able to return after some stitches on his nose, which looked kind of gross:
Deng’s presence is pretty essential. The All-Star forward had scored a team-leading eight of the Bulls’ 22 points at the time he was injured, picking up right where he left off in Chicago’s Game 5 win, in which he led the team with 24 points. After the injuries they’ve had, he’s a crucial piece for their offense.
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