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Noel was diagnosed with a concussion after he was stretchered off the court in the third quarter of Tuesday's 119-117 loss to the Timberwolves following a hard fall to the floor, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Noel is likely to miss game action while he remains embedded in the concussion protocol, but it's a positive development for the big man nonetheless after he was knocked unconscious when he made contact with Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins on a dunk attempt. Fortunately, follow-up tests cleared Noel of any structural damage to his face, neck or back, which would have necessitated a longer-term absence. In the event Noel is sidelined for the Thunder's next game Thursday in San Antonio, Patrick Patterson will likely pick up any backup center minutes available behind starter Steven Adams.
