The Atlanta Hawks are taking on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday with the hopes of earning their 29th win of the season. Unfortunately, the star forward Jalen Johnson is said to have suffered a hip injury during the contest.
Reports indicate that Johnson, who is 24 years old, suffered a left hip flexor during the game, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. The Hawks listed him as questionable to return.
“Hawks say Jalen Johnson has a left hip flexor injury and is questionable to return against the Wizards.”
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The injury occurred during the first six minutes of the game. Jalen Johnson left the court after recording five points, three rebounds, and two steals on 50.0% shooting from the floor. After a quick trip to the locker room, Atlanta ruled Johnson out for the remainder of the game, per Siegel.
“Jalen Johnson will NOT return to tonight's game due to his hip injury.”
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