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Hawks Highlight: Collins’ big dunks against Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (1) battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (1) battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Nov 6, 2017

Not only did Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins show some grit defensively against Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose on Sunday, he also got buckets.

One notable basket was a dunk in the fourth quarter.

Collins played 24 minutes against the reigning Eastern Conference champs and recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Collins also dunked in the third quarter.

The Hawks (2-8) return to Philips Arena tonight to host the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m.

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