Jason Collins Plays First Home Game With the Nets

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<p>Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, played his first home game with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, in Brooklyn.</p>

Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins, right, takes a shot over Chicago Bulls' Nazr Mohammed during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, in New York. The Nets won 96-80.AP

March 3, 2014, 11:07 PM EST

Jason Collins played his first home game with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, in Brooklyn.

Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, stepped on the court to a standing ovation with 2:41 left in the game against the Chicago Bulls.

Collins’ 10-day contract expires Tuesday, but the Nets will reportedly sign him to another 10-day contract.

Brooklyn beat Chicago 96-80.

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