Joakim Noah (illness) will not play Friday against the 76ers, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Noah (illness) will play Friday against the 76ers, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Noah will avoid his third missed game in four days with his return Friday night. Noah should immediately reclaim his spot in the starting lineup and push Taj Gibson back to his bench role. The big man could be a little rusty after a two-game absence, but it seems likely he will see his usual minutes Friday night.