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Tony Allen gives a thumbs up

Overall, he's pleased with return outing

In his first game back after left thumb surgery, Tony Allen uses his right hand to battle Hawks guard Mario West for the ball. In his first game back after left thumb surgery, Tony Allen uses his right hand to battle Hawks guard Mario West for the ball. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff)
By Gary Dzen
Globe Staff / April 4, 2009

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It's a safe bet that Tony Allen's rust would have shown with or without the downpour outside TD Banknorth Garden last night. (Full article: 670 words)

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