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Hawks Highlight: Dorsey nails key 3-pointer against Timberwolves

Atlanta Hawks guard Tyler Dorsey (2) goes up for as shot as San Antonio Spurs forward Kyle Anderson (1) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 102-99. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Tyler Dorsey (2) goes up for as shot as San Antonio Spurs forward Kyle Anderson (1) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 102-99. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Jan 30, 2018

Atlanta Hawks rookie Tyler Dorsey continued to impress Monday in the Hawks’ 105-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

With just over four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Dorsey hit a 3-pointer over Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson to give the Hawks a 94-92 lead.

Dorsey played 13 minutes Monday and shot 3-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from the 3-point line, totaling eight points and two rebounds.

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