ATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder’s typically tamed hair had an extra slick to it after the Atlanta Hawks’ 123-113 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

His team, fresh off its 15th victory in 17 games, thought Snyder’s 500th career win warranted a celebratory shower from the Gatorade cooler.

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