Delk misses game to be with sick daughter

ATLANTA -- Boston Celtics guard Tony Delk missed Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks to spend time with his sick daughter.

Celtics spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz said Delk flew to Charlotte to be with his daughter, who is battling a case of pneumonia that's exacerbated by sickle cell anemia.

Delk left the team after Friday night's 105-98 victory over the Hawks in Boston. He finished with six points and four assists.

Delk, who had started all 12 of Boston's games this season, is averaging 12.8 points and 2.9 assists. He is scheduled to rejoin the Celtics for practice Monday.

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