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Budenholzer returns to Hawks bench after one-game absence

Mike Budenholzer returned to coach the Hawks Sunday night after a one-game absence to attend to a family emergency.

Budenholzer missed Friday night’s game at the Celtics following a medical situation involving his wife. He issued a statement on the situation Saturday night. On Sunday he returned to coach the Hawks against the Jazz.

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Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer glares at an official during a 106-94 loss to the Pistons in the first regular season

“The support from the staff and the players and everybody has been great,” said Budenholzer in his only comment on the situation.