{"id":571951,"date":"2026-01-31T01:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/571951\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T01:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:47:05","slug":"hawks-onyeka-okongwu-elbowed-in-face-by-jaylen-brown-teeth-knocked-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/571951\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Elbowed In Face By Jaylen Brown, Teeth Knocked Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here’s hoping Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has a good dental plan … ’cause the big man took an elbow to the face Wednesday night during the team’s clash with the Celtics, leading to his teeth getting knocked out!<\/p>\n

It all went down during the fourth quarter of the Hawks’ 117-106 win over the Celts. As Jaylen Brown attempted to keep the ball away from Okongwu, his elbow connected with the right side of his face, drawing a flagrant foul.<\/p>\n

Onyeka Okongwu might have a post playing career in the UFC because he handled this brutal elbow from Jaylen Brown like a champ. Really hope he\u2019s ok. pic.twitter.com\/c9oz53nJXd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Caleb Johnson (@ATLjohnson18) January 29, 2026<\/a>
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When he stepped to the free-throw line … you saw the full extent<\/a> of the damage to his money maker.<\/p>\n

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Once Onyeka got back to the locker room … the 25-year-old gave fans an up-close look at his mouth, and you might want to let your breakfast dogest a bit before giving it a look.<\/p>\n


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The sixth-year player didn’t seem too down about the impending work he’ll need done on his mouth … with Okongwu caring more about the dub than anything else.<\/p>\n

Quin Snyder, the Hawks head coach, told reporters he isn’t quite sure what Okongwu will need done to his mouth, but did point out his center is “still handsome.”<\/p>\n

For Brown’s part, he made it clear there was no intent in his actions on the court, saying he was “being aggressive like I always am.”<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown on his collision with Onyeka Okongwu:<\/p>\n

\u201cI know from my own experiences with a fractured face and chipped teeth that shit is a hassle. So, wasn’t intentional. I know it\u2019s gonna be a long day at the dentist. Hopefully he has a good recovery.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/SVss0gt6sd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) January 29, 2026<\/a>
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“Just a basketball play. It’s unfortunate. Okongwu’s a good player.”<\/p>\n

Hope to see you back on the court soon, Onyeka!<\/p>\n