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Atlanta Hawks: Grades From 99-94 Win Over Pelicans

By Andrew Snyder

Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) gets fouled by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) gets fouled by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Starting Five

<a rel=. PG. Atlanta Hawks. DENNIS SCHRODER. A

C+. It wasn’t the best performance from <a rel=. SG. Atlanta Hawks. KENT BAZEMORE

B. Have I said “<a rel=. SF. Atlanta Hawks. THABO SEFOLOSHA

PAUL MILLSAP. B+. He didn’t have his best shooting night, but Paul Millsap showed why he’s so coveted. He finished with a double-double, accumulating 17 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes of action. Who scored the big bucket to give Atlanta a five point lead late in the fourth quarter? It was Paul Millsap. Korver being traded has launched the rumor mill into full-swing, regarding Millsap. Who wants him? Several teams, according to Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings have all expressed interest in him. Let the games begin!. PF. Atlanta Hawks

A. 2016-17 Dwight Howard is my favorite role player. His role will certainly increase once Paul Millsap is traded, but he looks really good in the role he has now. Howard ended the game with New Orleans with 12 points and 11 rebounds on 5-for-8 shooting. His defense around the basket was tremendous. He only had one blocked shot, but the shots he altered at the rim, particularly in crunch time, helped Atlanta win the game. Keep doing what you’re doing, big guy.. C. Atlanta Hawks. DWIGHT HOWARD

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