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March 29, 2006

Celtics to discipline Greene in wake of speeding stop

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics plan to discipline rookie Orien Greene after the backup point guard was caught driving his SUV more than 90 miles per hour on a city street in Waltham.

"He will be disciplined by the team, significantly," said Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck. The team did not immediately return a call for comment today.

Waltham Detective Sgt. Tim King said Greene's SUV was spotted by an officer at 3:23 a.m. Monday. He said Greene slowed and accelerated several times, "which the officer believed was evasive movments."

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.

-- Associated Press

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