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The Celtics opened their 2012-2013 preseason Friday against Turkish club Fenerbahce Ulker. The Celtics lost, 97-91.

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The game took place in Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul.

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Rookie Jared Sullinger (right) had 16 points in the loss.

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In his first game back after undergoing heart surgery in January, Jeff Green (with the ball) also had 16 points.

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Paul Pierce went up for a shot.

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Reserve center Darko Milicic saw action Friday.

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The Celtics head to Milan, Italy for another exhibition game on Sunday.