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Source: Fox News
Summary
NBA official Sha’Rae Mitchell was injured during a game between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets after colliding with a camera operator. Mitchell, in her first season as an NBA staff official, suffered a head injury and walked off the court. She later returned to the game and the Hawks won 108-97.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Mitchell’s injury happened with just over eight minutes left, and the stoppage in play seemed to give the Hawks a momentum boost. Jalen Johnson’s strong performance helped the team extend their winning streak to eight games.
This one felt recognizable early.
The Hawks’ offense seemed to find its rhythm after the injury, and the Nets struggled to keep up. Mitchell’s return to the game didn’t seem to faze the Hawks’ momentum.
It’s a “learning moment” for Mitchell, who’s still adjusting to the speed and intensity of the NBA game.
This one wasn’t surprising by the end.
The Hawks’ winning streak is now the longest current streak in the NBA, and they showed no signs of slowing down after Mitchell’s injury.
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Author: Evan Null
