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Dwight Howard Injury: Hawks Star Ruled Out vs. Thunder Due to Back Tightness
- Updated: December 20, 2016
Atlanta Hawks big man Dwight Howard will not play in Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of back tightness, per David Aldridge of NBA.com.
Despite an impressive career, physical ailments are nothing new for Howard. He suffered a quad injury earlier in the season, and he has dealt with back injuries throughout his NBA tenure. He even underwent season-ending back surgery in 2012.
When healthy, Howard is a primary piece in Atlanta’s frontcourt rotation. In his first season with the team, he is averaging 14.2 points, 13.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game as a double-double threat and the primary anchor for the Hawks’ interior defense on a …
