If any one team knows Michael Jordan and his game, it is the Chicago Bulls.  This is precisely the reason the Bulls are worried that Michael Jordan missed Washington's practice on Thursday with a head cold.  'Now if Jordan sends out to Park City, Utah, for pizza, the Bulls are really in trouble,' is the way the Chicago Tribune's Sam Smith puts it, referring to Jordan's knack of playing big under illness - a testament to the man's desire to win.  Add to this the fact that Jordan has found his left and his shot, scoring 96 points in in his last two games, and the storm is brewing for the Bulls.

Not only are theser dangerous signs for the Bulls, but Jordan will also play against Ron Artest for the first time since the now-infamous broken rib saga during the offseason.  

"He's a very energetic player. He's tough and he forces you to play physically and get ready for battle, " said Jordan.  "It's a big game Friday, and I'd love to win that game."