Report: Joakim Noah out vs. Sixers in Game 5

Joakim Noah will reportedly not play in Game 5 vs. the Sixers Tuesday night.

The Chicago Tribune reports that Joakim Noah will miss Game 5 with his ankle injury. The Bulls have officially listed him as a "gametime decision." 
 

Noah now walking down UC hallway. Out tonight but no walking boot. #Bulls

— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) May 9, 2012

With no Derrick Rose and no Joakim Noah, the Bulls 'chances of extending their first-round series down 3-1 are not looking good. Noah's defense and effort is always important, but his offense is actually needed against Philadelphia with the Bulls not having many options. C.J. Watson and John Lucas have struggled mightily with Rose out, and Carlos Boozer has not been able to step up as needed. 

A tough job gets tougher.