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Ray Allen, Mickael Pietrus undergo ankle, knee surgeries

Celtics guard Ray Allen underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle this morning, while guard/forward Michael Pietrus had successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

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