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Hawks upgrade Bazemore to questionable

Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the second quarter of the game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2018 in New York City.

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Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the second quarter of the game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2018 in New York City.

By Chris Vivlamore

Jan 30, 2019

Kent Bazemore is nearing a return to the Hawks lineup.

The guard/forward was upgraded to questionable in advance of Wednesday night’s game at the Kings. Bazemore has missed the past 14 games with a right ankle sprain.

Bazemore was injured on Dec. 29 in a game against the Cavaliers. He has started and came off the bench this season.

Bazemore is averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 35 games this season.

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