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Chicago is facing an elimination game against
the Bucks, trailing the first-round series 3-1 following
Sunday's blowout defeat at United Center.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said the team could know more
Tuesday, but he was preparing as if Caruso would join Lonzo Ball
(knee) on the team's list of unavailable guards.
Caruso exited Game 4 on Sunday after Bucks backup guard Jevon
Carter landed an elbow to his face with 1:44 remaining before
halftime. Caruso was attempting to fight over a screen set by
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter.
Carter's left arm swung as he accelerated to get clear of
defenders and appeared to inadvertently drill Caruso, who
instantly fell to the floor. Carter was called for an offensive
foul.
Donovan said he didn't believe there was malicious intent on
Carter's part after the 119-95 loss.
Rookie Ayo Dosunmu played in Caruso's absence.
Caruso fractured his left wrist on a hard foul by Grayson Allen
in a Jan. 21 game against the Bucks and missed two months.
--Field Level Media
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