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Found January 02, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ronny Turiaf,  Flip Saunders
TEAMS: Washington Wizards,  Boston Celtics

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Washington Wizards power forward Ronny Turiaf is expected to miss the next 5-6 weeks with a broken left hand.Wizards coach Flip Saunders confirmed the diagnosis prior to the Wizards' game against the host Boston Celtics on Monday night.Saunders added that Turiaf is expected to see a hand specialist soon to determine a course of action.Turiaf has played just 59 minutes through four games in his first season with the Wizards, registering six points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.
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