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Referee Sha’Rae Mitchell Injured, Hawks Extend Winning Streak

3/15/2026

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NBA referee Sha’Rae Mitchell suffered a head injury after colliding with a courtside cameraman during the Hawks’ 108-97 win over the Nets on March 13, 2026.
Mitchell was visibly shaken but remained in the game to finish officiating.
The Hawks extended their winning streak to eight games, while the Nets lost for the second straight time.
Mitchell is in her first NBA season and previously officiated college basketball.

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NBA referee Sha’Rae Mitchell suffered a head injury after colliding with a courtside cameraman during the Hawks’ 108-97 win over the Nets on March 13, 2026.
Mitchell was visibly shaken but remained in the game to finish officiating.
The Hawks extended their winning streak to eight games, while the Nets lost for the second straight time.
Mitchell is in her first NBA season and previously officiated college basketball.