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Found December 21, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marcin Gortat,  Dwight Howard
TEAMS: Phoenix Suns,  Denver Nuggets,  Orlando Magic

Gortat
Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat suffered a hairline fracture of his right thumb in Tuesday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. Gortat vowed to played through the injury, although he will sit out Thursday's exhibition matchup with Denver. The 6-11 Gortat averaged 13.0 points and 9.3 points in 55 games with the Suns last season after he was acquired from the Orlando Magic. With Dwight Howard entrenched as a starter, he never averaged more than 4.0 points in four seasons with Orlando.
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