Hawks Fan Suffers Severe Leg Injury During In-Game Contest

A fan was stretchered off the court after falling during a tic-tac-toe-themed contest at State Farm Arena, with no updates yet on his condition.

The incident occurred during a timeout in the Hawks' game against the Trail Blazers on April 1, 2025, which the Hawks lost 127-113.
The fan slipped while attempting a layup as part of a tic-tac-toe-themed contest and immediately grabbed his left knee in visible pain.
Medical personnel and arena staff attended to the injured fan on the court before he was stretchered off, as players and fans applauded in support.
Speculation online suggests a possible ACL tear, but no official diagnosis or update on the fan's condition has been released.
In a bizarre turn, the contest continued briefly until arena staff intervened to stop the injured fan's competitor from playing.