A fter a day off Sunday, the Bulls return to practice today to prepare for their game Tuesday against the Pacers in Indianapolis. Del Negro specifically cited Brad Miller, who logged 40 minutes, 13 seconds against the Hawks and 36:26 against the Heat while filling in for injured starter Joakim Noah. The Bulls were without forward Tyrus Thomas, who was suspended by the team for one game for unspecified "conduct detrimental to the team," and Noah, who's shut down with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. [2]

Most of the Bulls were anxious to reach the airport so they could beat the forecast of snowy weather into Indianapolis for Tuesday's game against the Pacers. Listening to coach Vinny Del Negro and guard Derrick Rose following practice at the Berto Center, it seemed as though the Bulls almost expected an angry outburst from Thomas, who played 20 minutes or less in five straight games before the suspension. [1]