Magic's Turkoglu should be healthy for playoffs

Orlando is limping to the finish, losing three straight games and facing some injury issues. But the Bulls' possible playoff opponent received good news about forward Hedo Turkoglu, who sprained his ankle last Saturday against New Jersey.

"Turk's had very little swelling and no discoloration," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said before Monday's loss in Milwaukee. "I think he could have even played (against the Bucks).

Second-leading scorer Rashard Lewis has skipped the last two games because of tendinitis in his right knee. All-star center Dwight Howard sat out the Milwaukee game, but has no reported injury.

The Bulls went 1-3 against the Magic this season, 1-2 against Boston.

Hot heads prevail: The Bulls had trouble holding their temper during Monday's win against Detroit. Tyrus Thomas, upset by the lack of a foul call when his missed a shot, knocked over Richard Hamilton a few seconds later and was hit with a flagrant foul.

Brad Miller was given a pair of technical fouls for arguing calls and was ejected with 2:23 left in the game. Fortunately for the Bulls, Detroit missed 2 of the 4 resulting free throws.

"We can't afford to get technicals or lose our emotions," coach Vinny Del Negro said. "These games are too close. We don't want to gave a team an extra 1 or 2 or 3 points."

Bull horns: Tim Thomas returned to action Monday after missing three games due to a family emergency. ... Ben Gordon was named Eastern Conference player of the week. ... The Bulls will offer free prostate cancer screening Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. at mobile units located near parking lots K and C. Men do not need to attend the game to receive a free screening.