Injury Update: Larry Nance Jr. and Vit Krejci of the Hawks to Miss Several Weeks
The Atlanta Hawks have announced that forwards Larry Nance Jr. and Vit Krejci will be sidelined for several weeks due to injuries sustained during their recent game against the Orlando Magic. Both players exited the contest within moments of each other in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Hawks' 112-106 victory.
Larry Nance Jr. sustained a right knee injury after confronting Magic forward Franz Wagner. Subsequent evaluations at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex revealed a non-displaced fracture of the right medial femoral condyle. Nance's recovery timeframe is projected at approximately six weeks, with a follow-up evaluation scheduled at that juncture.
In a parallel incident, Vit Krejci suffered a lower back contusion after a foul led him to land awkwardly. Medical imaging later confirmed a non-displaced lumbar fracture. Krejci is expected to undergo reassessment in three to four weeks.
- Larry Nance Jr.
- Injury: Non-displaced fracture of the right medial femoral condyle
- Recovery time: Approximately 6 weeks
- Stats: Averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds in 24 games this season. - Vit Krejci
- Injury: Non-displaced lumbar fracture
- Recovery time: 3 to 4 weeks
- Stats: Averaging 6.9 points, 2.7 rebounds in 39 games this season.
The Hawks will need to adjust their lineup in light of these injuries. Both players have been instrumental in their roles, contributing to the team's success this season.