The Chicago Bulls will host the Boston Celtics Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET before going on a five-game western conference road trip that will keep them away from the United Center for at least two weeks.
Already without former MVP Derrick Rose, the Bulls will also be without backup Kirk Hinrich after he suffered a strained right hip in the first half of Saturday's 87-80 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Former Celtic Nate Robinson will now get the start in Hinrich's absence. Robinson had 18 points off the bench in the game against the Timberwolves.
Rookie Marquis Teague, Chicago's first-round pick in June, could also contribute in tonight's game.
Robinson will have a hard time guarding the Celtics' Rajon Rondo, who is averaging 14.7 points and 13.3 assists this season.
In the 96-92 Celtic win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Rondo finished with 10 assists for his 30th consecutice regular-season game with at least that many. Rondo played a key role in finding Paul Pierce (25 points) and Kevin Garnett (18) for open looks down the stretch.
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