Trae Young injury shock leaves Hawks reeling ahead of matchup with 76ers
The Atlanta Hawks celebrated a significant victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, pushing their record to 12-8. This win marked their third victory in the last four games, fueling hopes of extending their success as they head to Philadelphia for an important matchup against the 76ers.
However, the mood shifted dramatically with the release of the injury report ahead of tomorrow’s game. The Hawks will be without their star point guard, Trae Young, who has been ruled out due to a right knee MCL sprain. Young’s absence will be a considerable blow to the team’s aspirations, as he has been a pivotal figure in their recent performances.
Injury report reveals further challenges
In addition to Young, the Hawks will also be missing Kristaps Porzingis, who is sidelined with an illness. This leaves the team in a challenging position as they prepare for their road game. Onyeka Okongwu is expected to step into the starting role in Porzingis’ absence, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to see increased playing time.
The complete injury report for the upcoming game includes:
N’Faly Dante (left knee MCL sprain) – out
Nikola Đurišić (right elbow sprain) – out
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) – out
Trae Young (right knee MCL sprain) – out
As the Hawks brace for this tough encounter against the 76ers, the absence of both Young and Porzingis raises questions about their ability to maintain momentum. With key players sidelined, the focus will now shift to the rest of the roster to step up in a critical moment of the season.
