Bulls start Isaiah Canaan, Cameron Payne inactive
Chicago Bulls point guard Cameron Payne is inactive again for Game 5 on Wednesday, as Isaiah Canaan draws the starting assignment.
What It Means:
Head coach Fred Hoiberg said the decision to start Isaiah Canaan has to do with defense against Boston Celtics point man Isaiah Thomas. Canaan played 34 minutes in Game 4 for this reason and should be looking at decent minutes again today. Michael Carter-Williams was brought on for defense, but Thomas has beaten him soundly throughout this series. Considering how bad MCW and Jerian Grant have been, Payne not getting a shot isn't the best sign.
numberFire's algorithms project Canaan for 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 31.8 minutes of action tonight.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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