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Found December 10, 2012 on Beyond The Buzzer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: D.J. Augustin,  Ben Hansbrough,  Tyler Hansbrough
TEAMS: Indiana Pacers
Averaging just over 2 assists and 3 points a game on 26.6% form the field, all career lows, D.J Augustin has been taken out of the Indiana Pacers rotation and replaced by rookie Ben Hansbrough. Hansbrough is the younger brother of Tyler Hansbrough and has only appeared in 3 games this season for a total of 13 minutes. Frank Vogel: “We’re going to make a change for the SHORT term and give Ben an opportunity.” via Mike Wells
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