Gibson goes off in win: Bulls forward Taj Gibson provided a huge lift off the bench on Wednesday against the Hawks, scoring a season-high 19 points in just 24 minutes as the Bulls won easily, 98-77. Gibson needed just 12 field-goal attempts in the game, as he made eight of them, while adding six rebounds and an assist, a steal and a block each in the game. (Updated 03/28/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
This was Gibson’s highest scoring game since his rookie season in 09-10, which tells you about all you need to know about his scoring abilities. Gibson remains a defense and toughness guy for the Bulls, averaging just 7.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. If he was a full-time player, Gibson would likely be more valuable, but in his current role, these sorts of nights are few and far between, so continue to consider him just a low-end reserve option. (Updated 03/28/2012).
05/21/2012 13:21 Irving, Lin among players to train vs. Team USA
Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and Knicks star Jeremy Lin are among 13 NBA players chosen to scrimmage against the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team in July.
05/10/2012 22:02 Eighth-seeded 76ers knock out Bulls
Andre Iguodala made the go-ahead free throws with 2.2 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 79-78 victory against the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in Game 6 on Thursday night, advancing to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2003.
05/09/2012 04:11 Report Card 5.8.12: Only one team moves on
Each night, Eye on Basketball brings you what you need to know about the games of the NBA. From great performances to terrible clock management the report card evaluates and eviscerates the good, the bad, and the ugly from the night that was.
Gibson was not expected to do much entering the 2010-11 campaign but with key injuries to Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah, he was able to put up some stats for Fantasy owners. He appeared in 80 games, averaging 7.1 points with 5.7 rebounds while playing more than 20 minutes per contest. While his stats fell off from his rookie season, the 26-year-old increased his free throw shooting and was still a defensive presence. Under head coach Tom Thibodeau, he should continue to see minutes off the bench for his versatility as a defender. He still has a ton of upside as an all-around player but he might not be able to reach that potential as long as he is stuck behind Boozer. He will also need to fill out a little more to become a true power forward but his athleticism and ability to rebound should keep him relevant in Fantasy. Consider Gibson as more of a low-end Fantasy F on Draft Day, more suited for Rotisserie formats. (Updated 8/28/11)
