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Howard out versus Knicks for rest

Dwight Howard of the Atlanta Hawks waits for a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Dwight Howard of the Atlanta Hawks waits for a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Chris Vivlamore
Jan 16, 2017

Dwight Howard will not play against the Knicks Monday after the Hawks made a late change to their starting lineup.

Howard will be rested as the Hawks play the second of afternoon back-to-back games.

The Hawks added Tim Hardaway Jr. to the starting lineup to be grouped with Dennis Schroder, Kent Bazemore, Thabo Sefolosha and Paul Millsap.

The Hawks may have chosen to use a small lineup as the Knicks were without Kristaps Prozingis (sore left Achilles) and Lance Thomas (fractured orbital).

Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer was non-committal prior to the game when asked whether any players would be rested or have minute limitations.

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