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Celtics coach has COVID-19 breakthrough case

Ime Udoka Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, listens to assistant coach Ime Udoka, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 97-91. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) (Chris Szagola/AP)

BOSTON — New Celtics coach Ime Udoka has a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and participated in the team’s media day on Monday through Zoom.

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Celtics spokesman Christian Megliola said the coach, who is vaccinated, was asymptomatic and on the last day of his 10-day quarantine.

Udoka is expected to be in person with the team when training camp starts on Tuesday, Megliola said.

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