Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel underwent a procedure to repair a left cheek fracture and will miss Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to the team.

Noel briefly went to the locker room during Friday's win over the Atlanta Hawks but returned to the game and finished with 10 points, his fourth straight contest in double digits. He is averaging 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season.

The Thunder said an update on Noel's status will be made next week. Oklahoma City hosts the Dallas Mavericks on Monday before starting a two-game road trip against the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.