Celtics G Tony Allen to miss 8 weeks (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Boston Celtics backup guard Tony Allen is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after having thumb surgery on Wednesday. The operation repaired ligaments in the left thumb of the veteran of five NBA seasons, all with the Celtics. Allen was hurt during practice last week. He is averaging 7.8 points in 40 games this season and 7.4 for his career.

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