Hinrich expects to play tonight despite toe injury.(Sports)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), April, 2007 | by McGraw, Mike

Byline: Mike McGraw Daily Herald Sports Writer Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich didn't practice Monday because of a sore right big toe. Although New York guard Stephon Marbury may be out for the year with turf toe, Hinrich doesn't think his injury will keep him from playing tonight against the Knicks.

"I jammed it on the back of (Toronto guard) Juan Dixon's heel," Hinrich said. "It's kind of a weird thing. It's just a little sore. I don't think it's a big deal." The Knicks had already lost Jamal Crawford and Quentin Richardson for the season. Then injuries struck Marbury and Steve Francis, forcing New York to start 5-foot-9 Nate Robinson and rookie Mardy Collins at guard Saturday in Milwaukee. Ex-Bulls center Eddy Curry exploded for a career-high 43 points...