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Clarkston was absent from today's battle with the Heat due to illness

Clarkston was absent from today's battle with the Heat due to illness

Today the Nets will face the Heat, with young center Nicholas Clarkston sidelined due to illness.

Clarkston averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and one block in the first four games of the season, and his suspension means more time will be allocated to veterans such as Griffin, Aldridge and Millsap.

The Nets are currently 2-2 and rank 8th in the East.

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