John Collins had a career-high 30 points (18 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from 15 points down in the first quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-98 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Hawks trailed 33-18 with 1:54 left in the first quarter. They outscored the Nuggets 88-65 the rest of the way.
Kent Bazemore assisted on 5 of Collins’ 12 baskets, 2 of them in the fourth quarter.
For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokić had 24 points (18 in the paint), 11 rebounds and 7 assists, and Trey Lyles went 1 for 7 from 3. Monte Morris had 10 points, 7 assists and a career-high 5 steals off the bench.
The Hawks shot 43.0% from the field and 35.7% from 3 to the Nuggets’ 37.1% and 25.0%. They outscored the Nuggets 24-8 on the fast break.