Tiago Splitter is frustrated.
The Hawks center will miss his second straight game and ninth of the season Wednesday due to a right hip injury.
“Not good,” Splitter said when asked how he was doing hours before the Hawks are to play at the 76ers.
Splitter made the trip to Philadelphia even though he was ruled out on the team’s injury report Tuesday. Splitter said it is the same injury that cost him seven games in November and early December. He confirmed that his hip has nagged him since returning and that it flared up again after playing at the Heat Sunday. Splitter, who also missed four games with a calf injury, said he continues to get daily treatment. He could miss additional games. The Hawks host the Pacers Friday.
“I am, I am a little bit,” Splitter said when asked if he is frustrated. “At the same time, I’m working hard to get back. I want to play. It has been a little bit frustrating.”
He recently posted on Twitter the message: “googling tough times quotes!! #gottabepositive.”
Splitter has appeared in 36 games, including two starts, this season and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds.
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