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Kevin Huerter exits Hawks-Nuggets game due to injury

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter holds his arm after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game agains the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Denver. Atlanta won 125-121. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

Credit: David Zalubowski

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter holds his arm after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game agains the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Denver. Atlanta won 125-121. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Nov 13, 2019

Early in the third quarter of the Hawks' 125-121 win in Denver Tuesday, Kevin Huerter exited after being fouled by Nikola Jokic. According to the Hawks, Huerter was diagnosed with left shoulder pain. He did not return to the game.

Jokic appeared to bump Huerter’s left arm and Huerter immediately went down in pain, walking back to the locker room holding the arm.

At this time, it’s unclear how serious the shoulder injury is, or if Huerter will miss more playing time. The Hawks did not have any further update on Huerter after the game, but an update is likely coming Wednesday.

Huerter had 11 points (3-for-3 from 3-point range), three assists and four rebounds before getting injured.

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