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Amir Johnson will not play Friday against the Bulls for personal reasons, Scott Souza of the Providence Journal reports.

Johnson will not play Friday against the Bulls for personal reasons, Scott Souza of the Providence Journal reports.

Analysis:

It's unclear exactly what's keeping Johnson from playing, but he's away from the team Friday, and Kelly Olynyk will start in his place. Coach Brad Stevens said the team hopes to have Johnson back in time for Sunday's meeting with the 76ers in Philadelphia, but with a major winter storm set to slam the Atlantic shore this weekend, it's unclear whether traveling will be an issue. As a result, consider Johnson questionable to play Sunday.

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