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Any time Gibson has stepped in for an injured player -- Tyrus Thomas last season, Christian Louboutin Pumps Boozer and Noah this season -- production has never dipped. "I'm not intimidated or worried at all," Gibson said. "I'm going to stick to my defensive edge and keep attacking. (Playing center) doesn't change Vibram Five Fingers Sprint at all. I play a wild style and go after everything. Play sound, but go after blocked shots. We want to attack." Coach Tom Thibodeau said he's "leaning toward" starting Gibson at center as the Bulls aim for their first eight-game winning streak since April 2005. Though Gibson likely will emerge as the permanent starter during Noah's Christian Louboutin Three-strap Black Patent Mary Jane Pumps- to 10-week absence, the Bulls' big-man rotation will be fluid. "Depending on who we're playing, we're going to look at different combinations," Thibodeau said. "All our bigs bring something a little different. The one thing I do like about Taj is his shot-blocking is terrific. He protects the front of the rim. His Christian Louboutin Three-Strap Mary Jane Ivory defense is excellent. "I'm confident, just like I was when Carlos was out, that the guys stepping in are more than capable of getting the job done. Luol (Deng) did a terrific job when he was at power forward. We can also go big with Omer (Asik) and Kurt (Thomas). We have versatility up front." In fact, even considering Noah's undeniable length, intensity and rebounding ability, it could be argued the Bulls are better suited to survive his long-term absence than, say, Boozer's, because Boozer eases Derrick Rose's offensive burden.