There was plenty of anticipation ahead of Orlando's visit to the high-flying Hawks on Thursday night. Both teams have started the season well and for 24 minutes Atlanta showed why they believe they can break into the Eastern Conference top three.
Then Dwight Howard took over. Trailing by 12 at the half, Orlando cranked things up defensively after the interval and held the Hawks to just 25 points in the second half. Howard had 22 points to go with 17 rebounds and Vince Carter chipped in with 21 points of his own. Orlando made just 10 of their 31 three-pointers on the night but gained a priceless 17 points from back-up point guard Anthony Johnson.
Joe Johnson led Atlanta with 22 points but the struggles for Josh Smith and Jamal Crawford hurt the Hawks, who fell to 11-4 for the season.
Orlando moved top of the Eastern Conference standings with their 12-4 record.
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