Hawks' Kevin Huerter Out with Illness for Kings-Raptors Game
Atlanta's Shooting Guard Unavailable for Matchup in Sacramento
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter will miss Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness.
Huerter is averaging 11.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this season, and his absence will be a blow to the Hawks' offense.
The Hawks are currently 5-4 on the season, and they are looking to bounce back from a 120-117 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
With Huerter out, the Hawks will likely start Dejounte Murray and Trae Young in the backcourt. Murray is averaging 21.0 points and 8.0 assists per game this season, while Young is averaging 28.6 points and 9.5 assists per game.
The Kings are 4-4 on the season, and they are coming off a 122-117 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
The Kings are led by De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 24.1 points and 6.0 assists per game. Domantas Sabonis is also averaging a double-double with 21.3 points and 12.3 rebounds per game.
The Hawks and Kings will tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night.