NBA Playoffs Hawks 76ers: Hawks Announce De'Andre Hunter's Status For The Remainder of The Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks announced some bad news on Wednesday afternoon after Tuesday's Game 2 loss.

De'Andre Hunter will miss the remainder of the post-season, and his status can be seen below from the team.

An @emoryhealthcare injury update (3/3):

Hunter is scheduled to travel to Los Angeles this weekend and undergo surgery to the lateral meniscus on Tuesday with Dr. ElAttrache. He will miss the remainder of the postseason and future updates will be provided as appropriate. pic.twitter.com/ktUBs6niaI
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) June 9, 2021

Hunter averaged 15.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during the regular season.

The Hawks and 76ers are tied 1-1.

The Philadelphia 76ers are 1.5-point favorites for Game 3 in Atlanta against the Hawks, according to FanDuel.

More on the Philadelphia 76ers and the series can be read here.

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