The Bulls’ starting lineup is intact for their first-round series against Miami, unlike last season when starters Eddy Curry and Luol Deng were missing.
That doesn’t mean they’re not hurting. Chris Duhon is touch-and-go with a back injury, and Darius Songaila didn’t make the roster because of his broken right foot.
The good news is that Andres Nocioni and Ben Gordon came on strong to finish the regular season. Both are playoff tested, as are Kirk Hinrich and Duhon.
MALIK ALLEN
POINTS: 4.9
REB.: 2.6
MIN.: 13
HIGH POINT
Scored a season-high 16 points in a rout of the 76ers on Feb. 16.
LOW POINT
Suffered a scary fall Feb. 28 against the T’wolves and had to leave the game on a stretcher. Only had a sprained neck.
SEASON REVIEW
Barely played early but became a part-time starter. Without Songaila, he is only forward with a nice jump shot.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Level. He used to play for the Heat, and his familiarity could be a plus.
TYSON CHANDLER
POINTS: 5.3
REB.: 9
FT%: 50.3
HIGH POINT
Came up big in late-season win over Boston with 10 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.
LOW POINT
Played four minutes in a loss to the Pacers Jan. 14. His line: five fouls and a turnover.
SEASON REVIEW
After signing a big contract, Chandler felt pressure early. He had a respectable second half of the season.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Level. Emotional player whose wife is due to give birth. Can he still focus?
LUOL DENG
POINTS: 14.3
REB.: 6.6
MIN.: 33.4
HIGH POINT
Game-high 26 points in win over Miami to help clinch playoff berth-on his 21st birthday.
LOW POINT
Missed three games with a concussion after freak collision with Eric Piatkowski in a shootaround.
SEASON REVIEW
Had an excellent sophomore season and made steady progress coming off surgery last spring for a wrist injury.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Rising. Averaging 21.3 points in last five games and could start.
CHRIS DUHON
POINTS: 8.7
ASST.: 5
MIN.: 29.1
HIGH POINT
Triple-double in season-opening win over Charlotte with 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Not bad for a 2004 second-round pick.
LOW POINT
Coach Scott Skiles never used him in a Feb. 14 overtime loss to Sacramento.
SEASON REVIEW
His shooting was sporadic but he was usually tough on defense.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Level. Will make valuable contributions despite an aching back.
BEN GORDON
POINTS: 16.9
ASST.: 3
MIN.: 31
HIGH POINT
Tied NBA record by hitting nine three-pointers without a miss against the Wizards.
LOW POINT
Fell into many mini-slumps throughout the season, especially in March.
SEASON REVIEW
Hasn’t been the fourth-quarter hero of last season, but he remains the team’s best offensive player.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Rising. Shooting 50.4 percent in April and 52.6 percent on threes.
OTHELLA HARRINGTON
POINTS: 4.8
REB.: 2.1
MIN.: 11.4
HIGH POINT
Had four straight games with 10 or more points in early January.
LOW POINT
Lost his cool in an embarrassing blowout loss to the Pistons and ended up in a tussle with Darko Milicic, which got him ejected.
SEASON REVIEW
Nothing remarkable, but he remains vital in the Bulls’ center-by-committee approach.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Falling. If his teammates get in foul trouble, he’ll have to contribute.
KIRK HINRICH
POINTS: 15.9
ASST.: 6.3
MIN.: 36.5
HIGH POINT
Went 26 straight games in double figures in the latter half of the season, with a high of 33.
LOW POINT
Only game he missed came after a Dirk Nowitzki elbow in a December loss.
SEASON REVIEW
For the second straight season, he has started every game he’s played, which is a tribute to his dependability.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Rising. Needs a repeat of last season’s playoffs: 21.2 points a game.
RANDY LIVINGSTON
HAS PLAYED IN 5 GAMES
HIGH POINT
Signed his first 10-day contract with the Bulls on March 22.
LOW POINT
Hasn’t scored a basket in limited action.
SEASON REVIEW
He’s available in case Duhon’s back injury worsens.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Falling. Duhon will play at any cost, so Livingston probably won’t.
ANDRES NOCIONI
POINTS: 13
REB.: 6.1
MIN.: 27.3
HIGH POINT
Gave the Bulls new life to rally for the playoffs with eight straight double-doubles.
LOW POINT
Contributions went by the wayside when he wasn’t starting.
SEASON REVIEW
Undersized overachiever whose shooting improved immensely.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Rising. Lately, he has been their best rebounder. Bulls will need that.
JANNERO PARGO
POINTS: 4.8
3-PT% : 37.9
HIGH POINT
Got the Bulls going with 23 points in a December win against the Magic.
LOW POINT
If he gets significant minutes, it probably means the Bulls are in a rut.
SEASON REVIEW
He’s always a threat to get hot from the perimeter.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Level. Skiles has confidence in the hard-working guard.
ERIC PIATKOWSKI
HAS PLAYED IN 29 GAMES
HIGH POINT
Rescued the Bulls with clutch shots in a comeback win over the Bobcats in the season opener.
LOW POINT
Missed 20 games because of inflammation in his left foot. Needed 18 stitches after the collision with Deng.
SEASON REVIEW
Career three-point percentage hovers at 40 percent, but this season he’s shooting 27.3.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Falling. Injuries have taken their toll-and his consistency.
LUKE SCHENSCHER
7-1 ROOKIE
HIGH POINT
Gained confidence by scoring 10 points against Portland March 14.
LOW POINT
Gets caught out of position against skilled big men.
SEASON REVIEW
Signed March 5 to give the Bulls more size, but he has a lot to learn. He has a nice hook shot.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Even. He’ll get minutes given the Bulls’ propensity for foul trouble.
MICHAEL SWEETNEY
POINTS: 8.1
REB.: 5.3
MIN.: 18.5
HIGH POINT
Showed promise in November with three straight double-doubles against Western Conference teams.
LOW POINT
Struggles with foul trouble and a confidence problem.
SEASON REVIEW
Skilled big man acquired in the Eddy Curry trade who never got into shape.
PLAYOFF STOCK
Falling. Usually starts but doesn’t last long because of early fouls.
