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Sixers' Amir Johnson to miss Celtics game in London | Who will play in his place?

Maybe all it takes for Richaun Holmes to receive significant playing time was a trip to London and a stomach flu.

Sixers reserve center Amir Johnson was declared out for Thursday's 3 p.m. game against the Boston Celtics in London due to gastroenteritis, which has kept Johnson out of practice since Wednesday.

The 12-year-pro signed with the Sixers before the season on a 1-year, $11 million deal after spending two seasons with the Celtics. Johnson has added some value as a defensive big man off the bench, playing in relief of star center Joel Embiid.