Bazemore says knee feels ‘pretty good’ but will be monitored

Atlanta Hawks’ Kent Bazemore, left, plays against Orlando Magic’s Elfrid Payton in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Hawks’ Kent Bazemore, left, plays against Orlando Magic’s Elfrid Payton in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Kent Bazemore said his ailing right knee feels good after returning to the court following a two-game absence.

Bazemore missed two games with a sore right knee after an MRI exam showed no structural damage. The starting wing came off the bench and had five points, on 2-of-9 shooting, and three rebounds in 15 minutes of a 131-120 loss to the Magic on Tuesday.

“It feels pretty good,” Bazemore said after Wednesday’s practice. “I think the rest was everything. Even taking a day off after the game when I wasn’t doing anything, it felt a lot better. We are still monitoring it. There are still restrictions here and there. Just taking it a day at a time.”

Tim Hardaway Jr. started all three games in place of Bazemore.

The Hawks don’t play again until a game at the Raptors on Friday and a home game against the Hornets on Saturday.