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Starting center Spencer Hawes missed the Philadelphia 76ers’ game in New York on Wednesday night because of a strained lower back. Tony Battie started for Hawes, who was hurt Tuesday night in a victory over Sacramento. He played 11 scoreless minutes before sitting out the second half. – Reported by the Associated Press
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