Game Notes For Saturday vs. Sixers

* Chicago has lost four of its last six home games against Philadelphia.

* Opponents are attempting just 19.8 free throws per game against the Bulls, second fewest in the league. Last season, foes got to the free-throw line 25.3 times per game.

* The Bulls' primary shooting guards, John Salmons and Kirk Hinrich, are really struggling from the field, combining to make just 32.3% of their attempts this season (24.6% from behind three-point arc).

* Luol Deng is averaging a career-high 9.3 rpg this season, and has had at least five boards in every game.