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March 29, 2006

Celtics suspend Orien Greene

The Boston Celtics have suspended rookie guard Orien Greene indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team. He will miss at least tonight's game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

According to the Waltham, Mass., police, an officer spotted Greene's sport-utility vehicle at 3:23 a.m. Monday, traveling at more than 90 miles per hour. Detective Sgt. Tim King said Greene slowed and accelerated several times, "which the officer believed was evasive movements."

The police report did not indicate any tests for alcohol or other substances being administered, King said.

Charges of failing to stop for a police officer and operating recklessly were dismissed upon payment of $100 fines for each during a court hearing Monday. Charges including speeding and marked lane violation were placed on file, and the case closed.

With Associated Press reports

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 4:17 PM | Permalink