Key Player Ejected From 76ers-Hawks Game

Hunter is one of the Hawks' best players and came into the evening with averages of 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 34.0% from the three-point range in 11 games.  

The Hawks are 6-5 in their first 11 games, which has them tied for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.   

Most recently, they lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 116-114. 

In 26 minutes of playing time, Hunter had five points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 2/7 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range. 

Hunter was the fourth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Virginia and is in his fifth season in the league (all with the Hawks).  

Last year, he averaged 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range. 

Following the 76ers, the Hawks will play the Indiana Pacers (at home) on Tuesday evening at State Farm Arena.   

As for the 76ers, they are 8-3 in their first 11 games, which has them as the second seed in the east.