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Atlanta Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha (25) and New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) confront each other after a technical foul is called on each of them during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Atlanta. Anthony was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Schroder, Howard power Hawks past Knicks in overtime

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap, center, celebrates with guard Dennis Schroder, left, of Germany, and forward Mike Muscala as time runs out in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Denver. The Hawks won 109-108. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Millsap’s free throws lift Hawks over Nuggets, 109-108

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Hawks overcome Westbrook’s 46 to beat Thunder 110-108

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard, center, passes under the basket despite pressure from Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and DeMarre Carroll during first-half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Howard scores 27 as Hawks end Raptors’ 4-game win streak

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) has the ball knocked out of his hands by Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Howard, Millsap lead Hawks to 112-97 win over Rockets

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap exchange high fives pulling away from the Washington Wizards in the final minutes of a 114-99 victory during the fourth period in the home opener of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. One of the most intriguing storylines of the NBA season could be in Atlanta, where Howard and the Hawks are hoping they'll be just what the other needs to recapture what they once had. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Column: Howard returns home looking to regain his swagger

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) briefly loses control of the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) defends in the first half on an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Wizards fall in season opener to Dwight Howard, Hawks

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard plays in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Dwight Howard, Atlanta Hawks center, sends block into first row

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard holds up a sign with his name and number before having his photo taken by a photographer during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. The Hawks are set to show off a new look that includes Howard and Dennis Schroder in their starting five. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Howard calls Atlanta homecoming ‘a blessing and an honor’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Nene Hilario (42), from Brazil, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Nene reportedly agrees to 1-year, $2.9M deal with Houston Rockets

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan shoots a free throw against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 102-87. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

SNYDER: To end ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ strategy, NBA needs to change rules

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors eliminate Rockets, end 40-year NBA Finals drought

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts to a play as Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) looks on during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at the Toyota Center Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle via AP )MANDATORY CREDIT

For Warriors and Rockets, West finals go beyond MVP talk

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) dunks the ball in front of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

James Harden helps Rockets prevent Wizards from clinching playoff spot

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) drives the ball against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors beat Rockets 105-93 for 14th straight win

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2014 file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right rear, defends Portland Trailblazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, as Portland Trailblazers forward Thomas Robinson looks on, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. The Western Conference semifinal battle between San Antonio and Portland begins Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Spurs face a Dirk clone in Portland’s Aldridge

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Jeremy Lin (7) and Dwight Howard (12) react to a foul call against the Portland Trail Blazers during the final minutes of game six of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Friday May 2, 2014. The Trail Blazers won the series in a 99-98 win. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)

Rockets ousted in 1st round again

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' fan Val Gaddy holds up a sign honoring former player and coach Jack Ramsay during the first half of game six of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Friday May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)

Lillard’s 3 clinches series win for Portland

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, right, looks to pass the ball around Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) in the first half of Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Howard, Lin lead Rockets over Blazers 108-98

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press