Bulls power forward Pau Gasol will miss Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to flu-like symptoms, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Gasol was battling a sickness during shootaround Friday morning and was forced to leave. He leads the league in double-double with 38, four ahead of the next closest player. Gasol is averaging 18.4 points and 12.1 rebounds in 55 games.
The Bulls are currently 5 1/2-point favorites Friday.