Nikola Mirotic likely to miss Game 3 vs. Bucks

It appears quite likely the Chicago Bulls will be without key reserve Nikola Mirotic for Game 3 of the playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Mirotic had his left knee heavily taped and did not practice Tuesday as the Bulls held a light workout at the Advocate Center, following their 91-82 victory over the Bucks in Game 2 of their best-of-seven series Monday at the United Center.

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said he did not want to speculate on Mirotic's availability but indicated the Bulls player had suffered a left knee sprain late in Game 2.