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Michigan State's Nick Ward has surgery on hand; no timetable to return

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media after the 62-44 win over Ohio State on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Michigan State's Nick Ward had surgery on his left hand Sunday night, coach Tom Izzo said Monday during his weekly news conference, but there remains no definitive timetable for the star forward's return.

"We're gonna have to adjust as a team. ... There's no doubt our margin for error has shrunk," Izzo said. "Nick won't be replaced by one guy, it'll be a group.