http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...bulls-headlines <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">They're starting to get nervous around Bulls camp, and not because Cuppy Coffee has been getting a slow start in the Dunkin' Donuts race. It's because the Bulls, with perhaps the easiest part of their schedule in early November, might have trouble getting off to the fast start they hoped would push them to a playoff spot for the first time in six years. "Yes, it is very concerning," coach Bill Cartwright said of the Bulls' injury situation. The Bulls lost 98-91 to Milwaukee on Saturday night without Tyson Chandler, with a strained lower back, and Jalen Rose, with a sprained right thumb. Donyell Marshall sprained his right ankle during the second quarter and didn't return. "There's nothing we can do about it but prepare the guys who are available to play," Cartwright said. "Can we win with those guys? Absolutely." That's a matter of opinion. With only two exhibition games left?at Toronto on Tuesday and against Memphis on Thursday?it's questionable whether Chandler or Rose will be available. Marshall's status is listed as day-to-day. Rookie Kirk Hinrich is expected to be back after being ill Saturday. Scottie Pippen had his first preseason action against the Bucks and admits to being rusty. </div> Ick. Not good. At least this made me laugh: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> "Until we get those guys back and healthy, we have no alternative," Cartwright said. "But let's look at the positives: Scottie is back, Jalen is going to be back [for opening night]. Hopefully, we'll have Tyson back. And Eddie Robinson will be back." We believe the latter was on Cartwright's list of positives. </div>
