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Russell was doing a speaking engagement when he "fell faint" ... and collapsed. We're told an ambulance was called to the scene and transported the 80-year-old to a nearby hospital.
The Celtics tell us Russell is being treated at the hospital -- and is already starting to feel better. He's hoping to fly out of Lake Taho tonight ... and the rep says right now it looks like he'll be able to do that.
