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Hawks Highlight: John Collins gives Hawks the lead against the Wizards

Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards defends against John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 27, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards defends against John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 27, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Dec 28, 2017

During the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-99 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, rookie John Collins gave the Hawks the lead in the fourth quarter.

Collins tipped the ball into the basket making the game 78-76 after Marco Belinelli rebounded and attempted a shot.

Collins finished the game with eight points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Watch the play that gave the Hawks the lead below:

The Hawks travel to play their next game against the Toronto Raptors on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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