Posted May 8 2012 1:23PM - Updated May 8 2012 9:57PM
CHICAGO (AP) -- Center Joakim Noah is out of the Chicago Bulls' lineup for the second straight game because of a sprained left ankle.
Noah was in street clothes at the start of Tuesday night's Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls, who trailed 3-1 in the first-round series, were trying to avoid becoming just the fifth top seed to lose to an eighth seed.
Noah was injured midway through the third quarter of Game 3 when he stepped on Andre Iguodala's foot while driving the lane and crashed to the court. He sat out Game 4.
Noah shot free throws at the end of the morning shootaround on Tuesday but had a noticeable limp.
The Bulls lost star guard Derrick Rose to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late in the series-opening victory.
 | Durant Visits Tornado Victims Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit and lend a hand to the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. |
 | Preview: Sounds of the 2013 Playoffs An all-access pass to the most pressure packed time of the year, as the march to the NBA Finals continues. |
 | GameTime: Pacers-Heat Game 1 Steve Smith and Isiah Thomas discuss the Heat's overtime win in Game 1 and what the Pacers' need to focus on for Game 2. |
 | GameTime: Stopping Parker Steve Smith and Isiah Thomas breakdown how the Grizzlies need to slow down Tony Parker for Game 3. |
 | All-NBA Teams Steve Smith and Isiah Thomas discuss the first, second and third All-NBA teams. |
Copyright © NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights and Terms of Use. | Ad Choices 
NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.
