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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Daily Leaders

Dec 26

Points - Kevin Durant - 44

Rebounds - Carlos Boozer - 19

Assists - Andre Miller - 15

Mav's Carlisle Has Knee Surgery

Maverick's coach Rick Carlisle minor knee surgery and will miss the team's next game at Oklahoma City. Carlisle had knee surgery over a five day Christmas break and was told not to travel. Assistant coach Dwane Casey will lead the team tomorrow night against the Thunder. Carlisle is expected to be back on the bench Tuesday night at home against Toronto.

Wizards Suspend Andray Blatche And JaVale McGee

Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that forward Andray Blatche and center JaVale McGee have both been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
“After further investigation into an incident on Thursday night, we concluded that Andray and JaVale conducted themselves in an unprofessional manner,” said Grunfeld.  “As a result, both players will be suspended for tomorrow’s game at San Antonio.” The Washington Post said on its website that Blatche and McGee were involved in an altercation outside an area club early Friday. The newspaper reported that two league sources said the players cursed at each other and exchanged punches. The Post said another source said police were called to break up the fight.