Hawks forward/center Al Horford left last night’s game at Cleveland due to a right shoulder injury and did not return. An MRI and examination today by Dr. Michael Bernot at Peachtree Orthopaedics in Atlanta revealed a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle.
"We will work with Al and complete our due diligence to determine the next best steps for him,” said President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Danny Ferry. “Injuries are part of the challenge of an NBA season.”
Horford is out indefinitely and an update on his status will be given at the appropriate time.
Horford is the Hawks' leading scorer and rebounder this season with 18.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.