Atlanta Hawks
Scott to miss Hawks’ season opener
Hawks’ Mike Scott (left) gets five from Thabo Sefolosha after getting a defensive turn over against Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas during the third period in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at TD Garden on April 28, 2016, in Boston. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
By Chris Vivlamore
Oct 27, 2016Mike Scott will miss the Hawks regular-season opener due to continued problems with his left knee. He will be inactive for tonight’s game against the Wizards.
The Hawks forward has been limited in training camp and missed Wednesday’s practice with the issue.
Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer did not elaborate on the nature of the injury or a recovery timetable.
“Left knee and we are just learning more and trying to figure it out,” Budenholzer said.
The Hawks will also be without Tiago Splitter (right hamstring strain) will also be inactive for the Hawks.
About the Author
Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
