Celtics recall Flame’s Jones

Florida Flame center Dwayne Jones was recalled to the NBA’s Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Jones had played with the Flame previously because he was property of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, who also are affiliated with the Flame in the NBA Development League.

Jones was traded from the Timberwolves to the Celtics in the Wally Szczerbiak trade.

Tonight’s Game

What: Albuquerque Thunderbirds (15-12) at Florida Flame (19-10)

When: Tonight, 7

Where: Germain Arena

Season series: First meeting

Albuquerque coach: Michael Cooper

Players to watch: Florida — G Bracey Wright (21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg), G Andre Barrett (17.2 ppg, 6.5 apg), F Duane Erwin (14.0 ppg,10.7 rpg with Flame); Albuquerque — G Tierre Brown (15.3 ppg, 6.7 apg), C Andreas Glyniadakis (12.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg with T-Birds)

Of note: Cooper won five NBA championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and earned eight NBA All Defensive Team selections. ... The Flame now hold a 1½-game lead over Fort Worth for the NBA Development League’s top spot.

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