Bulls center Joakim Noah will return to action in Toronto on Wednesday after missing 30 games following thumb surgery, coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed Monday.

"He's coming back," Thibodeau said. "He was cleared to go last week."

Chicago has soared despite the center's absence, going 22-8 since his last game on Dec. 15.

Noah was averaging 14 points and 11.7 rebounds before his surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb and hand.