As if the loss in Orlando wasn't bad enough on its own merit, Al Horford suffered a knee injury in the second half that has him out for the forseeable future. No timetable has been set for his return, but I'll be sure to keep you posted with any news.
For sure, Horford is out today and won't travel on the West Coast trip this week, and I imagine they'll re-evaulate the situation after that.
What does this mean for Atlanta? For starters, it puts the onus on Zaza Pachulia, who will start in Big Al's place. Zaza has played well off the bench this season, and I have confidence in his ability to step up. The question will be how Solomon Jones and Randolph Morris respond with their minutes. Solo acquitted himself well when Josh Smith was out earlier this season; if he can keep it up I think the Hawks will be able to weather the storm.
Every team deals with injuries and adversity over the course of a season, and here is the Hawks chance to test their mettle.
In the meantime, here's to a quick and speedy recovery for Horford.
