What happened: John Collins fought through box-out position under the basket to elevate for a putback slam. The forward secured the offensive board directly off the rim and finished over the interior defense.
Why it matters: Collins, who scored the first points of the 2026-27 NBA season on opening night, continues to provide an interior finishing punch. Second-chance scoring and activity around the offensive glass remain central to his frontcourt role.
By the numbers: Collins has recorded 9.0 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 0.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games.
What to watch: Collins looks to maintain his frontcourt production as the regular-season schedule progresses.