The Atlanta Hawks emerged victorious in Denver on Tuesday evening and, for the most part, it was a positive experience headlined by an offensive eruption from Trae Young. However, there was one unfortunate hiccup along the way, with second-year wing Kevin Huerter exiting the contest early in the third quarter with what was originally announced as “left shoulder pain.”
Following Atlanta’s four-point victory, there was no immediate update on Huerter’s status, with further examination necessary to determine the magnitude of the injury. On Wednesday, word emerged that X-rays were negative on Huerter’s shoulder but, at the same time, he traveled back to Atlanta with the expectations that doctors would further examine the findings of an MRI.