The team is preparing to head into the playoffs with one hand tied behind their backs due to injuries. The team is still talented enough to win a first round series depending on the matchups, but getting any further would be a tough act. With so many injured bodies, the team could use any help that it can get, and they may have a potential solution at the end of the bench.
Yesterday afternoon, Jabari Bird had 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in 21 minutes of action. It was a solid encore performance from his 15 point, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists on 24 minutes game against the Bulls on Friday night.