On January 28, 2026, Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by an elbow from Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the Hawks’ 117-106 victory. Okongwu shared a photo of his bloodied mouth on Instagram, indicating he may need dental work. Despite the injury, he returned to the game to shoot free throws, finishing with 17 points. Brown expressed regret over the incident, clarifying it was unintentional and wishing Okongwu a speedy recovery.
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