Hawks' Vit Krejci: Doesn't score in season-ending loss
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Krejci provided zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in eight minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Krejci was the only Hawks player to play but not log double-digit minutes in Friday's Play-In Game loss. The 24-year-old guard missed a significant chunk of time due to an adductor injury but still managed to make 57 regular-season appearances, including 16 starts. Across Krejci's 57 regular-season outings, he averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20.2 minutes.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Productive in win Sunday
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Krejci closed with 13 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 victory over the Magic.
Krejci continued what has been a relatively strong season, sniffing his first career triple-double. With Jalen Johnson out for the season due to a shoulder injury, Krejci has been able to step into a consistent role. Although a back injury caused him to miss 10 straight games during the month of February, Krejci's production has been intriguing, to say the least. Through 57 games, he has averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Strong showing off bench
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Krejci produced 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-5 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 147-134 victory over the Jazz.
This was a solid all-around performance from Krejci, but that's nothing new based on recent outings. Over his last seven games, Krejci has been on fire from the field, hitting 69.4 percent of his shots. He's been productive as well, averaging 10.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in just 19.4 minutes.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Provides lift off bench in defeat
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Krejci recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes in Tuesday's 127-113 loss to Portland.
Krejci led the way off the Atlanta bench in Tuesday's contest, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three while leading all bench players in scoring in a balanced effort. Krejci has hauled in seven or more boards in four contests, reaching double figures in scoring on 15 occasions.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Slides back to second unit Sunday
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Krejci will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mouhamed Gueye will return to the starting five on Sunday, pushing Krejci to the bench. Over his last five outings (one start), the 24-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 3.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 19.6 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Scores 14 in spot start
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Krejci racked up 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 26 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to Miami.
Krejci moved to a starting role for the first time since Jan. 28, and he made the most of his minutes en route to his first double-digit scoring performance since March 12. Krejci missed 10 games between Feb. 12 and March 8 due to a lumbar fracture, and he's struggled to post consistent numbers of late. He's averaging a mere 7.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in nine outings since returning from that injury.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Starting Thursday
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Krejci will start in Thursday's game against Miami.
The 24-year-old will receive the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 30, pushing Mouhamed Gueye to the bench. Over eight appearances this month, Krejci has averaged 6.4 points, 2.5 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 18.5 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Records two steals
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Krejci posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 122-114 loss to the Nets.
Krejci has been productive off the bench for the Hawks, but low workloads have limited his fantasy appeal to deeper formats. Over his last four appearances in March, he's averaging 8.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Dishes out four assists in return
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Krejci (back) registered eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one block across 17 minutes in Monday's 132-123 win over the 76ers.
Krejci took the court for the first time since Feb. 10 after missing the Hawks' previous 10 games due to a lumbar fracture. While the Hawks were likely keeping his minutes in check in his return, Krejci won't necessarily have the opportunity to see his role increase in future contests. The Hawks were without both Trae Young (quadricep) and Caris LeVert (finger) on Monday, and Krejci, Keaton Wallace (31 minutes), Terance Mann (33 minutes) and Zaccharie Risacher (31 minutes) could all have their playing time get cut down a bit once once the two injured players return to action.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Available Monday
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Krejci (back) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Krejci will return from a 10-game absence due to a non-displaced lumbar fracture. However, it wouldn't come as a surprise if the 24-year-old operates under a minutes restriction during his return. Krejci joined the second unit in each of his last seven appearances before the absence streak, during which he averaged 8.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 23.4 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Questionable for Monday
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Krejci (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci has been sidelined for the Hawks' last 10 games due to a non-displaced lumbar fracture. He's progressed enough in his recovery to be given the questionable tag for Monday's game, but he'll have to at least go through pregame warmups before a determination on his status is made. Krejci was averaging 10.6 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds over 27.2 minutes across the 20 games prior to his injury.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Not playing Saturday
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Krejci (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Krejci hasn't played since Feb. 10 due to a non-displaced lumbar fracture, and Sunday's game will come too soon for him. The fact that he was listed as questionable in the injury report Friday suggests he might be ready to return to action in the near future. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Monday.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Iffy for Saturday
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Krejci (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci hasn't played since Feb. 10 due to a non-displaced lumbar fracture. However, the 24-year-old has spent time practicing in the G League and could return to action for Saturday's contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Back from G League
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Atlanta recalled Krejci (back) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Krejci was assigned to College Park earlier Tuesday and presumably took part in practice before being recalled. The 24-year-old wing has been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a lumbar fracture, but he could be about a week away from returning to action for Atlanta.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Heads to G League for rehab
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Atlanta assigned Krejci to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
The Hawks announced Feb. 12 that Krejci was diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture and would be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks. He's presumably going to the G League to start ramping up again, so the assignment could be a sign that he'll soon be ready to start playing in games for Atlanta.
Hawks' Vit Krejci: To be re-evaluated in four weeks
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The Hawks announced Wednesday that Krejci (back) will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.
After leaving Monday's game against the Magic, Krejci has been diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture and is facing an extended absence. Caris LeVert and Georges Niang are primed for expanded roles while Krejci recovers.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Krejci (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Krejci sustained the lower back contusion on a hard fall in the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Magic. The 24-year-old's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break against the Magic on Feb. 20. Caris LeVert and Terance Mann are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Krejci on the shelf.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Departs with back issue
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Krejci has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Magic due to a lower back contusion. He tallied eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 18 minutes before departing.
Krejci checked out of the game with 7:43 remaining in the fourth quarter and immediately headed for the locker room, and it didn't take long for the Hawks' training staff to rule him out for the rest of the evening. He'll presumably be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Leaves with back issue
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Krejci exited in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Magic due to an apparent back injury, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Krejci was fouled hard and landed on his back, but he managed to make his free-throw attempt before checking out of the game with 7:43 remaining in the fourth quarter to be assessed further. The 24-year-old will most likely be shut down for the remainder of the contest.
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