Atlanta Hawks John Collins
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Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was forced to leave the game against the Boston Celtics with a back contusion.

Collins sustained the injury midway through the third quarter, when he landed hard on his back after contesting Jayson Tatum’s dunk attempt. 

He left the game (with 16 points and eight rebounds) and did not return. An update on his condition is now expected.

Atlanta is at 7-27.