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Wizards' Nene sits out game with shoulder injury


Posted Feb 27, 2013 7:26 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nene is out for the Washington Wizards' game against the Detroit Pistons because of an injured right shoulder.

The 30-year-old center has been replaced by Trevor Booker in Washington's starting lineup Wednesday night. Booker was slated to make his first start since Nov. 14.

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