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NBA: Irving out of Celtics-Bulls clash

/ 07:21 AM December 12, 2017

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on December 6, 2017, in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Mavericks 97-90. AFP

CHICAGO, United States — Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving will miss Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a thigh injury, the team confirmed.

Irving is suffering from a left quadricep contusion, the Celtics said, adding that forward Marcus Morris, who is battling a sore left knee, is also out.

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Center Al Horford is rated as questionable to start as he nurses a right knee contusion suffered in Sunday’s 91-81 win over Detroit.

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Irving has missed only one other game this season, the November 12 clash with the Toronto Raptors.

In 27 games this season, Irving is averaging 23.7 points and 4.8 assists. /cbb

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