Advancing Friday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls at Philips Arena.

When, TV/radio: 8 p.m., ESPN; 790

** The Hawks have split two games with the Bulls thus far, beating them by 25 points at Philips Arena Dec. 9 and then losing by three in overtime in Chicago Dec. 19.

** Bulls guard Derrick Rose is Chicago's first All-Star since Michael Jordan in 1998.

** Chicago forward Taj Gibson (left foot) and center Joakim Noah (left foot) are probable.

** In two games against the Hawks this season, Noah is a combined 1-for-9 from the floor.

** Hawks guard Joe Johnson is shooting 53.7 percent from the floor (65 for 121) in his last six games.

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