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Boston Celtics forward Al Horford of the Dominican Republic reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 06 November 2017. — Al Horford was off to a sensational start for the Celtics before suffering a concussion. (Erik S. Lesser/Shutterstock) –ERIK S. LESSER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

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November 10, 2017

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