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Noel, Roberts sidelined against Celtics

    by Keith Pompey, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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76ers rookies Nerlens Noel and Ronald Roberts will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center.

Noel has an upper respiratory infection, while Roberts has a left squad strain.

Noel had a fever before Tuesday's 84-77 setback to the New York Knicks in Syracuse.  The 6-foot-11, 217-pounder went on to finish with 12 points, 11 points, four steals, three assists and a blocked shot.  He was unable to finish Wednesday's practice due to flu-like symptoms and was not at Thursday's shootaround.

Roberts, a former St. Joseph's standout, will miss his second game in a row.  The undrafted free agent is averaging two points and one rebound in 4.8 minutes of action.

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