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Nets' Douglas-Roberts sidelined by sore left knee

Published Dec. 17, 2009 4:04 a.m. ET

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Coach Kiki Vandeweghe says the New Jersey Nets are awaiting results of an MRI that Chris Douglas-Roberts had on his left knee.

Vandeweghe wasn't sure how Douglas-Roberts, who scored seven points in 38 minutes of a 107-91 loss Friday at Indiana, was injured.

Trenton Hassell started in Douglas-Roberts' small forward spot Sunday against Atlanta.

Douglas-Roberts is averaging 16.2 points.

New Jersey comes into its game against the Hawks with an NBA-worst 2-21 record.

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