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Delonte West (back) returns to Boston

Updated: October 13, 2010, 9:31 PM ET
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com

NEW YORK -- Celtics guard Delonte West returned to Boston on Wednesday to receive treatment on his ailing back, but coach Doc Rivers said "there's a very good chance" West could be back for Saturday's preseason game against the New York Knicks in Hartford.

West sat out Tuesday's game in Philadelphia and was sent home before the Celtics' game with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

West developed back spasms last week, keeping him out of a practice session before the team began ...

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