Dwight Howard (quad) returns for Hawks after one-game absence

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Dwight Howard (quad) will play against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

What It Means:

Howard missed Wednesday's contest, but returns tonight. He's averaging 14.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.4 steals with a career-high .622 effective field goal percentage.

numberFire's models project Howard to record 11.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals versus Charlotte on Friday night.