Hawks All-Star Jalen Johnson leaves win over Wizards with hip flexor injury | National Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson left the game against the Washington Wizards with a left hip flexor injury Tuesday night.

Johnson was injured in the first quarter and ruled out after being evaluated by the training staff.

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