Jeff Teague and Mike Scott were already expected to miss Saturday's road game against the Charlotte Hornets, but Mike Budenholzer and the Atlanta Hawks reportedly didn't stop there. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the rest of the starting lineup will join Teague on the sideline for purposes of rest.
Teague out with injury and Hawks will rest remainder of starting lineup: Korver, Carroll, Millsap and Horford vs. Hornets. #ATLHawks
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) March 28, 2015
Kyle Korver, DeMarre Carroll, Paul Millsap and Al Horford will be out of the lineup in Charlotte, and this is the most aggressive resting decision of the season to this point. In fairness, the Hawks wrapped up the number one overall seed with a win on Friday combined with a loss by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and that opens the door for increased maintenance.
Mike Budenholzer has never been shy about being mindful of keeping his players rested and healthy, but it will be interesting to see the reaction to the mass absence here.