Nerlens Noel (illness) will not play Thursday against the Celtics.

Noel (illness) will not play Thursday against the Celtics.

Analysis:

Noel missed Wednesday's practice because of the ailment and will sit out Thursday, likely as a precaution. The second-year "rookie" is coming off of a strong performance (12 points, 11 rebounds, four steals) in Tuesday's 84-77 loss to New York.