Trae Young Probable for Hawks’ Game Against Spurs on December 19th with Achilles Injury
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is dealing with an achilles injury. Despite this, he is expected to play in the upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 19th. This injury has been a recurring issue for Young, but he remains probable to take the court.
What It Means
For Trae Young, playing through an achilles injury could impact his performance. This season, he averages 21.5 points per game and leads the team in assists with 12.1 per game. His shooting percentages are currently at 38.9% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc.
The Atlanta Hawks rely heavily on Young’s playmaking abilities as their starting point guard. If he is limited or unable to play, Kobe Bufkin may see more minutes as his backup. Bufkin averages 5.3 points in about 12 minutes per game, which highlights how crucial Young’s presence is for the team’s success.
