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Mutombo placed on injured list

NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- The New York Knicks placed center Dikembe Mutombo on the injured list Wednesday following an abdominal surgical procedure.

The 7-2 Mutombo, 37, underwent an undisclosed surgery on his abdomen early Wednesday at Beth Israel Hospital, the team announced.

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Mutombo is averaging 5.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.90 blocks in 60 games with the Knicks this season. A four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Mutombo will be eligible to return for New York's contest at Milwaukee on March 14.

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