May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) lands on his leg during the third quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver will undergo ankle surgery on Wednesday after he was injured during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hawks’ All-Star 3-point specialist was injured when he crashed into Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova late in the third quarter during a scramble for a loose ball.
Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed before Tuesday night’s Game 4 in the best-of-seven series that Korver would need surgery. The decision was made after seeking a second opinion in New York.
The team has not specified the diagnosis on the ankle or a projected date when Korver would be able to return.
Korver averaged 12.1 points and shot 49.2 percent percent on 3-pointers during the regular season. In the playoffs, he was averaging 11.1 points and shooting 39.1 percent from 3-point range before the injury.
