I'm going to play as hard as I can and whatever falls in place falls in place. I've been waiting to play for a long time. - Cameron Payne
Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg probably hopes the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night feel his Payne. Because with starting point guard Kris Dunn excused for personal reasons, the Bulls will start Cameron Payne in a lineup that also is without starting forward Lauri Markkanen.
Hoiberg at Bulls practice Thursday morning did his best to hide a look of pain.
"It's not ideal, but it is what it is," Hoiberg offered.