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Carmelo Anthony out because of groin injury

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New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony blocks a shot from Detroit Pistons Tayshaun Prince in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Jan. 31, 2012. It was announced Tuesday that Anthony would miss 1-2 weeks of play because of a groin injury suffered Monday in a game against Utah. UPI/John Angelillo 
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Published: Feb. 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is expected to miss at least a week of play because of a right groin strain, the NBA team said Tuesday.

Anthony was injured during Monday's game against Utah when he threw a pass to center Tyson Chandler on a fast break. Anthony limped to the other end of the court.

Team officials said Tuesday that Anthony will be out 1-2 weeks.

He leads the Knicks with a 22.3 points-per-game average and also averages 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists a game. However, despite a series of injuries including ankle, thumb and wrist problems, he's only missed three of the Knicks' 25 games this season.

Topics: Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks
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