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Thibodeau Explains Reasoning Behind Noah Benching

Found January 21, 2013 on RealGM: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tom Thibodeau,  Joakim Noah
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls
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Tom Thibodeau elaborated on Monday his decision to bench Joakim Noah during the Bulls' overtime loss on Saturday to the Grizzlies.
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