Zaza Pachulia Georgian central forward of “Atlanta Hawks” missed the pre-season match due to trauma, according to the conclusion of Georgians, he will miss the final control match. “Hawks” plays against “Detroit Pistonz” on October 27 and playing of the captain of Georgian national team, Zaza Pachulia is under question due to pain of foot. Pachulia told to Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his trauma is not serious and he will be in a good condition before the opening match of the season. “Atlanta Hawks” will hold the first official match against “Huston Rockets” on November 3.
Larry Drew manager of “Atlanta Hawks” also made a hopeful comment about injured players and said the following:” we are not going to hurry Zaza up. While he cannot play, I will observe other guys. He would be better to recover well. There is nothing serious and I do not exclude Pachulia to b among substitutes against “Detroit”. Jaff Teague and Al Horford also have a little injury, but we expect them to return soon”.