"They have played a league-high 11 road games. They have experienced significant injuries to Richard Hamilton, C.J. Watson and Derrick Rose, who missed his third straight game with his sprained big left toe.

They lost Taj Gibson to a sprained left ankle and John Lucas III to a strained left groin on Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena, though Lucas said he can play Saturday. Gibson, who wore a walking boot after his mere seven-minute stint, isn't sure.

No matter what, the Bulls keep rolling, improving to a league-best 14-3 after their 114-75 beatdown of the improved Cavaliers.

The Bulls were a Joakim Noah basket away from all five starters again reaching double figures, topped by Luol Deng's 21 points and eight rebounds. Carlos Boozer added a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds and Noah posted 10 rebounds despite not playing in the fourth because of the blowout.

"That's the thing about our team: We have more than enough to win with," coach Tom Thibodeau said.

Indeed, Thibodeau treats excuses with as much disdain as blown defensive assignments. And he coaches the perfect team for this macho mindset, filled with players who embrace responsibility."