Taking a cautious, long-term approach, the Bulls didn't play Tyson Chandler in Wednesday's season opener. Chandler wanted to start, which is why his competitive fire flashed when asked about his sore back. "I'm a little stiff and sore, but that should be expected being that these are my first two days of practice since my injury," Chandler said. "I don't like to watch anybody step up." Coach Bill Cartwright stuck to his stance of not wanting to lose Chandler for the long haul.