Magic's Nelson leaves game

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01/27/2012 - New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson left Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets with a sore jaw.

Nelson took a charge late in the second quarter and fell to the floor. He stayed down for a minute before walking off the court and getting looked at by a trainer.

It was the second time he had taken a hit to the head in the game. He had two points on 1-of-4 shooting before leaving with the injury.

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