Peachtree Hoops - DeMarre Carroll injury: Hawks forward out for 2-game road tripThe place to read about/discuss the Atlanta Hawks.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/8811/peachtree-fave.jpg2013-12-29T13:57:06-05:00http://www.peachtreehoops.com/rss/stream/50125092013-12-29T13:57:06-05:002013-12-29T13:57:06-05:00Carroll to miss road trip
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<p>DeMarre Carroll did not make the trip with the Atlanta Hawks to Orlando and will miss the next two games due to a sprained thumb. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> will be without forward <span>DeMarre Carroll</span> for their two game road trip due to a sprained thumb. The <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/carroll-to-miss-hawks-road-trip/ncXbQ/">AJC's Chris Vivlamore reports</a> that Carroll did not travel with the team to Orlando and won't play in Tuesday's game in Boston.</p>
<p>Carroll played about 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Bobcats</a> with his thumb heavily taped. It clearly bothered him as he went scoreless in the game missing all four of his shot attempts. Carroll could be seen grimacing in pain on several trips up the court.</p>
<p>Carroll was a game-time decision for Saturday's game and <span>Mike Budenholzer</span> indicated that <span>Lou Williams</span> would start if Carroll was unable to go. Williams scored 28 points in Saturday's win over the Bobcats.</p>
<p>Carroll suffered the injury while trying to fight over a screen by Cleveland's Tyler Zeller in Thursday's win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cavaliers</a>. He left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return. X-Rays on his thumb were negative and he was initially listed as day-to-day.</p>
<p>After Tuesday's game in Boston, the Hawks won't play again until Friday when they host the Golden State Warriors.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/29/5253886/demarre-carroll-injury-thumb-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-12-28T18:18:20-05:002013-12-28T18:18:20-05:00Carroll still a game-time decision (Updated)
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<p>DeMarre Carroll is still a game time decision for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. If Carroll can't go Lou Williams is expected to get the start. </p> <p><span>Mike Budenholzer</span> indicated that <span>DeMarre Carroll</span> remains a game-time decision for tonight's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Charlotte Bobcats</a>. Budenholzer said that the team would see how Carroll warmed up before making a final decision. If Carroll is unable to go then <span>Lou Williams</span> will get the start. Rumor going around the media room that Carroll is most likely to play.</p>
<p>On losing Al Horford, Budenholzer said that they would lean on all of their bigs to replace him and called Elton Brand, Gustavo Ayon and Pero Antic all by name. Brand is getting the start tonight against the Bobcats but that could be a fluid situation going forward.</p>
<p>Budenholzer was complimentary of Charlotte's defense saying that they have been one of the best in the NBA all season long.</p>
<p>Bobcats coach <span>Steve Clifford</span> was also very complimentary of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> saying that they had clearly established themselves as the third best team in the Eastern Conference. Clifford also said that the loss of <span>Al Horford</span> for the Hawks wouldn't change that much in terms of the Bobcats' game plan. Said it did take the high pick and roll with <span>Jeff Teague</span> out of Atlanta's arsenal which is something they have utilized particularly late in games.</p>
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<p>Per the AJC's Chris Vivlamore, DeMarre Carroll is expected to be in the starting lineup for tonight's game against Charlotte.</p>
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<p>DeMarre Carroll will play and start for Hawks. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/417081943260278784">December 28, 2013</a>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/28/5251818/bobcats-vs-hawks-demarre-carroll-steve-cliffordKris Willis2013-12-28T12:01:12-05:002013-12-28T12:01:12-05:00Carroll game-time decision against Bobcats
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<p>DeMarre Carroll is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats due to a sprained thumb. </p> <p><span>DeMarre Carroll</span> is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Charlotte Bobcats</a>.</p>
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<p>Coach Bud says <span>Elton Brand</span> will start in place of <span>Al Horford</span> tonight. DeMarre Carroll is a game-time decision.</p>
— <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> (@ATLHawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLHawks/statuses/416974722417844224">December 28, 2013</a>
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No word on who would start in place of Carroll should he be ruled out on Saturday.</p>
<p>Carroll suffered a sprained thumb in Thursday's win over in Cleveland. X-Rays came back negative and he is currently listed as day-to-day. The Hawks are thin at small forward with <span>Cartier Martin</span> missing over a week due to an ankle injury. Martin was available Thursday night in Cleveland but did not play.</p>
<p>Carroll has played in all 29 games this season for the Hawks and is averaging 9.3 points and 5.6 rebounds. He has typically drawn the defensive assignment against opposing team's top wing scorers.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/28/5250870/demarre-carroll-injury-game-time-decisionKris Willis2013-12-27T19:14:58-05:002013-12-27T19:14:58-05:00Carroll day-to-day with sprained thumb
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<p>X-rays on DeMarre Carroll's sprained thumb came back negative and he is listed as day-to-day. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a> did get a bit of good news regarding <span>DeMarre Carroll's</span> thumb injury. X-Rays on Carroll's thumb revealed no fracture of ligament damage. Carroll is listed as day-to-day going forward. At this point he would seem unlikely to play in Saturday's matchup against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Charlotte Bobcats</a> but his status will be updated again sometime on Saturday.</p>
<p>Carroll suffered the thumb injury during the fourth quarter of Thursday's win over the <a href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cavaliers</a>. He was injured while trying to fight over a screen by Cleveland's Tyler Zeller.</p>
<p>The Hawks are thin at the small forward position even when Carroll is healthy. <span>Cartier Martin</span> is likely to see additional playing time but has been battling an ankle injury of his own. Martin was available for Thursday's game in Cleveland but did not play.</p>
<p><span>Mike Budenholzer</span> could also elect to go with <span>Kyle Korver</span> at the small forward and elect to start <span>Lou Williams</span> at the shooting guard position.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/27/5249364/demarre-carroll-injury-sprained-thumb-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-12-27T08:50:18-05:002013-12-27T08:50:18-05:00Horford, Carroll to be examined Friday (Updated)
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<p>Both Al Horford and DeMarre Carroll left Thursday's win over the Cavaliers early due to injuries. Neither had their status updated after the game and were to be examined back in Atlanta on Friday. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> survived in double overtime against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> without <span>DeMarre Carroll</span> and <span>Al Horford</span> who left the game early due to injury. There were no updates available on either Carroll or Horford following the game and both were to be examined once the team arrived back in Atlanta.</p>
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<p>Gang, we will not have any news on Al or DeMarre until tomorrow. They will be examined when we get home.</p>
— Bob Rathbun (@BobRathbunTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobRathbunTV/statuses/416440748499034112">December 27, 2013</a>
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<p>Horford was lost in the first overtime period when he appeared to take an elbow from Cleveland's Anderson Varejao during a scramble for the ball. Horford quickly clutched his arm/shoulder area and appeared to be in some pain after a time out was called. He later left for the locker room area.</p>
<p>Here is video of the play <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TE5qU8m-3M">courtesy of NBA Highlights Daily</a>:</p>
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<p>Carroll suffered a thumb injury while trying to fight over a screen by Cleveland's Tyler Zeller. He left in the fourth quarter and did not play in either overtime period.</p>
<p>We won't speculate on what either injury might be but will pass along updates as soon as they become available.</p>
<p>1:00 p.m. Update</p>
<p>Neither DeMarre Carroll or Al Horford are taking part in the team's practice on Friday. Per a report from the AJC's Chris Vivlamore it could be late Friday or Saturday before their statuses are updated.</p>
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<p>Told it could be late today or tomorrow morning before results of exams on Al Horford and DeMarre Carroll. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/416631331032809472">December 27, 2013</a>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/27/5247464/al-horford-demarre-carroll-injury-examined-fridayKris Willis2013-12-26T21:15:28-05:002013-12-26T21:15:28-05:00Carroll suffers sprained thumb against Cavaliers
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<p>DeMarre Carroll left in the fourth quarter and did not return in Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sprained thumb. </p> <p><span>DeMarre Carroll</span> left Thursday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> midway through the fourth quarter with what appeared to be some sort of hand injury. Carroll suffered the injury as he tried to fight through a screen by Cleveland's Tyler Zeller.</p>
<p>Carroll went down at midcourt in pain and was eventually helped to the locker room area. He was later diagnosed with a sprained thumb and announced as doubtful to return.</p>
<p>At the time of the injury Carroll had played just over 25 minutes and had eight points on 3-7 shooting. Carroll came in averaging 9.3 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 44 percent.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> can ill afford to lose Carroll for any length of time as they have few options behind him at the small forward position.</p>
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