In today's preseason, the Hawks beat the Heat 127-92, and DeAndre Hunt played well, starting 29 minutes and 7 of 12, including 4 of 6 three-pointers and 1 of 1 free throw, with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Can Hunter still break out in the new season?
The Hawks had an advantage in the first quarter, 33-17 in the quarter and a halftime lead of 24 points. And all this is due to Hunter.
In the first quarter of the game, Huntry suddenly scored 13 points, almost single-handedly extinguishing the Heat. He has hit two three-pointers; he has made a layup that hasslem fouled him and made it 2+1; and he has also staged a fast-break dunk after his teammates broke the ball.
Hunter has such a table of reality is not easy. The 2020-21 season will be tough for Hunter. He had two consecutive long injury stops in the regular season and played only 23 games in the entire season. After the first round with the Hawks in the playoffs, Hunter fell again due to tearing of the meniscus in his right knee, and the season was reimbursed. In June, Hunter had just undergone surgery.
After the game, Hunter also lamented that he was feeling good at the moment. Although he can't say that he has returned to 100% condition, he is very close and is trying to get back to the game.
The Hawks have played four of their five preseason games this year and are currently 2-2. Hunter revealed that after the preseason game against the Cavaliers in Game 2, his knees were swollen, but it was a big improvement from before, basically no problem.
Despite breaking into the East Finals last season, the Hawks executives were pragmatic, having previously set the team the task of "still making the playoffs as the primary goal". Such a relaxed environment is quite advantageous for a player like Hunter who needs to recover from injuries at the same time.
Hunter may erupt in the new season, and his teammates hope that Hunter will be by their side in the key moments of the playoffs. (Supine Braces/Hairy)