AJC: Atlanta Hawks at Timberwolves: Twin is in

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Minneapolis– L.D. wants to go big against the T-Wolves. He didn’t want J.J. to have to check Beasley. And with Jamal available to play he wanted to keep the usual second unit intact.

The result: Jason Collins will start at center tonight against the T-Wolves.

“I think I am accomplishing two things with Marvin being out,” L.D. said. “One, [avoiding] having to possibly moving one of my first three reserves into a starting role. And the other matching up with them at the three spot. Moving Jason in keeps the reserves in their normal rotation, and then we are able to keep match up with Beasley.”

Collins last started a game on April 15, 2009 when he played for the Timberwolves. He draws Darko Milicic tonight.

Jamal went through the walkthrough today and told L.D. he feels good.

“If it starts to bother him any, I will pull him back or remove him from the game completely,” Drew said.

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