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Celtics Sign Chris Babb To 10-Day Contract

BOSTON (CBS) -- The Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday with just nine healthy players, but it's not something they want to make a habit of with a tough March schedule ahead of them.

So with an extra roster spot and in need of some depth on the bench, the Celtics signed guard Chris Babb to a 10-day contract on Friday.

Babb, a training camp invitee and Boston's final roster cut ahead of the regular season, was playing for Boston's D-League affiliate in Maine. In 32 games with the Red Claws, Babb averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

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Babb, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Iowa State, scored 16 points to go with three assists and four rebounds in five preseason games for Boston.

The 6-5 guard will give Boston some more depth at shooting guard as Avery Bradley continues to nurse an ankle injury.

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