Hawks' Playoff Hopes Diminished by Key Injuries Ahead of Play-In Tournament

With Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu sidelined due to injuries, the Atlanta Hawks face a challenging play-in game against the Bulls.

Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu, crucial players for the Hawks, will miss the upcoming play-in tournament due to injuries.
Johnson suffered a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks; Okongwu will be out for four weeks following a procedure on his toe.
The injuries come as the Hawks, currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, prepare to face the 9th-seeded Chicago Bulls in a critical play-in game.
The absence of these key players adds pressure on other team members, including Trae Young, who recently returned from injury.
The Hawks have struggled recently, losing four consecutive games, and their playoff hopes are now further jeopardized by these injuries.