Bulls forward Tyson Chandler missed practice Wednesday to consult a physical therapist about his sore lower back, and coach Bill Cartwright doesn't sound optimistic about Chandler's availability for the game Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

"It doesn't look like we'll be able to even consider Tyson as a starter,'' Cartwright said. "We're going to have to decide who to play, and what our rotations are, excluding him.''

Chandler, 21, mis