Photos: Dwight Howard, Hawks win season opener

Atlanta Hawks

Photos: Dwight Howard, Hawks win season opener

Atlanta opened the 2016-17 season at Philips Arena on Oct. 27, 2016.

Hawks Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap exchange high fives pulling away from the Wizards in the final minutes of a 114-99 victory during the fourth period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Dwight Howard gets high fives from fans after beating the Wizards 114-99 in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard celebrates a 114-99 victory over the Wizards with Edy Tavares in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard celebrates a 114-99 victory over the Wizards with Edy Tavares in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrates scoring against the Wizards during the fourth period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard wins the rebound battle with Wizards John Wall during the fourth period of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Dwight Howard flashes a smile at his bench during the second period against the Wizards in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard draws a foul from the Wizards as he grabs a rebound during the second period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard grabs a rebound and goes up for a shot between Wizards Marcin Gortat (left) and Markieff Morris during the second period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Dwight Howard gets five from Paul Millsap during the first period in the home opener against the Wizards in their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Fans cheer on the Hawks against the Wizards during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Paul Millsap gets high fives from fans after beating the Wizards 114-99 in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Dwight Howard grabs a defensive rebound against Wizards Otto Porter Jr. during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Dwight Howard hits a free throw against the Wizards during the second period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Thabo Sefolosha battles Wizards John Wall for a lose ball during the second period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Dwight Howard goes up to the basket over Wizards Marcus Thornton and Otto Porter Jr. during the second period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks Paul Millsap shoots for two over Wizards Markieff Morris during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

October 27, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts to a call during the second period against the Wizards in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Dwight Howard fires up the Hawks as he takes the court to play the Wizards in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Dwight Howard slams for his first two points as a Hawk over Wizards Marcin Gortat during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard grabs a rebound and goes up for a shot during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks Dwight Howard shoots for two points over Wizards Marcin Gortat during the first period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

The Wizards lock arms for the National Anthem during their NBA basketball game against the Hawks at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

The Hawks stand for the National Anthem in the home opener of their NBA basketball game against the Wizards at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks guard Dennis Schroder, who signed a four year 70 millon contract extension, prepares to play the Wizards in the home opener at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

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Hawks Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap exchange high fives pulling away from the Wizards in the final minutes of a 114-99 victory during the fourth period in the home opener of their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

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