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Referee Overcomes Injury to Officiate Hawks' Victory

3/14/2026

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During a March 12, 2026 game between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets, NBA referee Sha’Rae Mitchell collided with a courtside cameraman and sustained a head injury.
Mitchell initially yelled at the cameraman before showing signs of pain and needing time to recover.
Despite the injury, she continued officiating the game.
The Atlanta Hawks won 108-97.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 21 points.

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Story summary

During a March 12, 2026 game between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets, NBA referee Sha’Rae Mitchell collided with a courtside cameraman and sustained a head injury.
Mitchell initially yelled at the cameraman before showing signs of pain and needing time to recover.
Despite the injury, she continued officiating the game.
The Atlanta Hawks won 108-97.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 21 points.