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Ray Allen plays despite thumb injury (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Celtics guard Ray Allen was in Boston's lineup Thursday night, a day after he hyperextended his right thumb. He also plans to play in the All-Star game this weekend. Allen went through a 15-minute shooting session before the Celtics played at Dallas. He said he experienced some pain, but could play. "The first couple of times I caught the ball, there was pain, but I got used to it," said Allen, who...