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Walter Tavares solid in Austin Spurs victory

Walter Tavares overcame early foul trouble to help the Austin Spurs to a win over the Oklahoma City Blue

Atlanta Hawks' second-round pick Walter Tavares continued his D-League assignment on Sunday helping the Austin Spurs to a come from behind 101-95 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.

Tavares was again saddled by foul trouble early picking up a pair of personals in the first two minutes of the game. This time however, he was able to settle down and had a big impact in the game finishing with 17 points, nine rebounds, three blocks in just 21 minutes of action.