Hawks' Nance, Krejci sidelined weeks by injuries

The Atlanta Hawks will be without forwards Larry Nance Jr. and Vit Krejci for several weeks due to injuries sustained during their recent win over the Orlando Magic. Nance suffered a right knee injury that was diagnosed as a non-displaced fracture of the medial femoral condyle, requiring a re-evaluation in six weeks. Krejci, who suffered a lower back contusion leading to a non-displaced lumbar fracture, will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. Both players had been contributing significantly to the Hawks' success this season, with Nance averaging 8.5 points and Krejci 6.9 points per game. The team, which is already missing forward Jalen Johnson due to a shoulder injury, will rely on its depth and newly acquired players to fill the gaps left by these injuries. Despite these setbacks, the Hawks are currently on a positive trajectory, having won four of their last five games and are positioned eighth in the Eastern Conference.