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Atlanta Hawks: 5 Midseason Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Howard Looks Comfortable

The Atlanta Hawks and Dwight Howard seem to be a match made in heaven. Howard is playing on his fourth NBA team since arriving in the NBA in 2004. In his 14th NBA season, he’s found a way to rejuvenate his NBA career.

Howard is averaging 14.0 points, 13.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 blocks per game this season for the Hawks. He is shooting 63.2 percent from the floor this season, a career-high. He’s scored 20 points or more in eight games this season and proven to be a key piece for the Atlanta Hawks.

D12 has proven to be a good fit so far for the Hawks.  At 31 years of age, he returned to his hometown of Atlanta last offseason. He has 25 double-doubles in 34 starts this season.

On their seven-game winning streak, Howard has six double-doubles and recorded more than 20 rebounds twice. He’s recorded double figures in rebounds in 26 games and had 20 rebounds or more in four games.

As the Hawks’ move forward, look for D12 to play a key role in the team’s success. He has shown he still has the ability to be one of the better centers in the NBA.

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