Hinrich is ruled OUT.
Hinrich plays slow and defense. Nate likes to run and chuck it up. Faster pace and less defense. Also with Nate in look to see Williams push it a lot more.
Doesn't this have to help the over?
Much as I hate to say it, I also don't see how Bulls can hang without Kirk. If PJ is smart he'll keep Watson firmly on the bench so that Nate has no one to guard. As long as CJ plays then Nate can D him up and the Bulls can use Butler on Williams. But unless Watson is on the floor who does Nate guard. He can't guard Joe Johnson, obviously.