Hawks' John Collins: Scores empty 16 points in loss
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Collins chipped in 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 120-113 loss to the Clippers.
Collins scored 16 points in the loss, bringing his streak of double-digit scoring to eight consecutive games. While that seems nice on the surface, during that span he has scored no more than 19 points in any one game, adding very little in terms of defensive numbers. He is the 65th-ranked player this season but has fallen outside the top 90 over the past month. It would appear that any hopes of him being a top-50 player have gone by the wayside, with managers better off tempering expectations somewhat.
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Hawks' John Collins: Delivers elite shooting night
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Collins finished with 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 35 minutes in Friday's 139-124 win over the Knicks.
Despite handling his lowest usage rate (12 percent) since late November, Collins still managed to turn in an above-average fantasy line in the Hawks' 15-point victory. The supremely efficient shooting was a major factor, and Collins seems to be gaining more and more confidence in firing away from distance. Before going 6-for-9 from three-point range over his past two games, Collins had averaged just 0.7 three-pointers on 21.9 percent shooting over his prior 10 outings.
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Hawks' John Collins: Posts below-average night
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Collins amassed 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 114-103 win over the Raptors.
Collins was efficient with his scoring chances by hitting 55.6 percent of his attempts from the field, but he was unable to hit a triple in three tries. He also finished below his season average in rebounds (7.9 boards through 35 regular-season appearances).
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Hawks' John Collins: Swats three shots in loss
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Collins supplied 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 130-114 loss to the Lakers.
Collins missed all five of his three-point attempts but still tied for second on Atlanta with 16 points. He also tied for the team lead with eight rebounds, but his best work came on the defensive end, where he blocked three shots. Collins snapped a two-game double-double streak Friday, but he did extend his run of contests with multiple blocked shots to three.
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Hawks' John Collins: Impressive double-double in win
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Collins scored 22 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 win over the Kings.
Collins filled up the stat sheet with his second consecutive double-double and his third in his eight games since returning to action Dec. 19. While his performances have picked up lately with Clint Capela (calf) missing time, Collins has been relatively inconsistent this year. Once Capela returns, Collins' numbers could dip again. He's shooting a career-low 23.7 percent from distance, adding to the problem.
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Hawks' John Collins: Double-doubles in win
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Collins closed Monday's 143-141 double-overtime loss to Golden State with 25 points (9-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 40 minutes.
Collins finished with at least 25 points and 10 rebounds for the second time this season, which have both come over his past four appearances. During that stretch, the talented big man has averaged 19.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes. This is arguably the best stretch of Collins' season, and he'll look to maintain his strong play against the Kings on Wednesday.
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Hawks' John Collins: Strong double-double Tuesday
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Collins ended with 26 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one block across 30 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 129-114 loss to the Pacers.
Collins was efficient from the field and active on the glass en route to his first double-double since Nov. 27, when he posted 23 points and 14 rebounds in a loss against the Heat. Collins bounced back from two subpar performances, but he still seems to be shaking off the rust after missing eight straight games earlier this month. He's averaging just 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game across his last 10 outings.
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Hawks' John Collins: Off minutes restriction
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Collins will not have his minutes monitored in Friday's game against the Pistons, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Collins logged 20 and 21 minutes in his two games after his eight-game absence but will no longer have limitations. Prior to his injury, Collins logged at least 30 minutes in nine consecutive contests and averaged 12.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in that stretch.
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Hawks' John Collins: Production remains limited
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Collins notched four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 loss to Chicago.
Collins made his second appearance Wednesday following an eight-game absence, but his playing time was limited once again during the narrow loss to the Bulls. He remained consistent on the boards but has been eased into action over the last two games. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Hawks continue to monitor the 25-year-old's workload over the next few matchups.
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Hawks' John Collins: Limited in victory Monday
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Collins (ankle) produced 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 126-125 win over the Magic.
Collins was back on the floor after an eight-game absence. While he was inserted straight into the starting lineup, he was limited to just 20 minutes. Still, he managed to cobble together a decent line despite the limited playing time, doing enough to keep fantasy managers happy. He should continue to work his way back over the next few games, starting with what could be a favorable matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday.
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Hawks' John Collins: Available Monday
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Collins (ankle) is available for Monday's contest against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The 25-year-old forward will officially make his return to the lineup after missing Atlanta's previous eight contests. Across his first 22 showings this season, Collins is averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 blocks over 31.5 minutes per game. Bogdan Bogdanovic figures to return to the Hawks' bench with Collins back in the lineup.
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Hawks' John Collins: Game-time decision Monday
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Collins (ankle) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Orlando, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
While initial reports expected Collins to make his return Monday, the 25-year-old forward is officially a game-time decision for Atlanta's contest against Orlando. If Collins is forced to sit out once again, his next chance to return to the court comes Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Hawks' John Collins: Expected to play Monday
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Collins (ankle) is expected to play Monday against the Magic, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Collins has been sidelined since Nov. 30 and missed eight straight games after suffering a left ankle sprain, but he is slated to return to the hardwood Monday night. Although he will likely be under a minutes restriction given his lengthy absence, his return will hamper the workload of Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin.
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Hawks' John Collins: Considered questionable
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Collins (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Collins hasn't played since Nov. 30 due to a left ankle sprain, but it appears he's getting close to returning to game action. His potential availability would likely mean less minutes for Jalen Johnson.
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Hawks' John Collins: Considered day-to-day
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General manager Landry Fields said Tuesday that Collins (ankle) is rehabbing well and is now being viewed as "day-to-day," Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
The Hawks haven't indicated that Collins has returned to full-contact, full-court practice since spraining his left ankle Nov. 30, so he'll presumably remain out for the final two games of the team's road trip (Wednesday at Orlando, Friday at Charlotte) before potentially returning at some point thereafter. Once Collins is ready to go, rookie first-round pick AJ Griffin will most likely head to the bench while De'Andre Hunter shifts from power forward to small forward.
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Hawks' John Collins: Out at least two weeks
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Collins will miss at least two weeks due to a left ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Collins suffered the injury in the first half of Wednesday's game before being ruled out for Friday's contest. Tests conducted Thursday confirmed the sprain and its severity will cost him at least two weeks of play. Justin Holiday (COVID-19) and Jalen Johnson (ankle) will likely obtain the majority of Collins' vacated minutes.
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Hawks' John Collins: Won't play Friday
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Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Collins exited Wednesday's matchup against Orlando due to a sprained left ankle, and he'll be unavailable for at least one game. The Hawks are banged up in the frontcourt ahead of Friday's game, as Justin Holiday (COVID-19 protocols) has also been ruled out, while Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Frank Kaminsky (foot) are questionable.
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Hawks' John Collins: Won't return Wednesday
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Collins is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks reports.
Collins left Wednesday's game in the first half with an ankle injury. Collins' status for Friday's game against the Nuggets is uncertain.
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Hawks' John Collins: Records four blocks in loss
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Collins finished Monday's game against the 76ers with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 32 minutes.
Collins has now scored in double figures in back-to-back matchups, shooting 15-for-25 from the field over that stretch. He also swatted away four shots, tying his season high from Oct. 26 against Detroit and Oct. 23 against Charlotte. Collins has collected a block in his last five games and a steal in five of his last six.
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Hawks' John Collins: Secures sixth double-double
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Collins closed Sunday's 106-98 loss to the Heat with 23 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes.
Collins has been held in check of late, averaging 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds over his last seven matchups, but he provided a spark for his squad Sunday evening. He found success shooting the basketball and also came down with a season-high 14 boards. Collins has had no shortage of opportunities so far this season, though he's yet to show that he can consistently produce at this level.
