Joakim Noah is averaging 7.7 points and 7.4 rebounds with just one double-double, achieved last week against the Pistons.

Noah averaged 10.4 rebounds last season.

"With Jo, the more he goes, the more he gets," Thibodeau said. "He has to keep making that effort and not be so concerned with offense. He's at his best when he's going after every shot.

"Much like shooting, there's a rhythm to rebounding. Oftentimes, you see he makes great effort four or five times and he doesn't get one. Usually if he keeps going, he'll find a rhythm and get four or five in a row."