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Bulls coach plans to preserve veteran Hamilton

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Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton, right, looks to a pass as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Chicago Bulls guard Marco Belinelli, right, of Italy, drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. The Bulls won 87-77. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Marco Belinelli led the Bulls with 17 points in Saturday’s 87-77 win over Washington and he should continue to play heavy minutes, even with Richard Hamilton back from a foot injury. “The big thing is managing Rip’s minutes so he can remain healthy,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “That’s what I’m really concerned about.”

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