Atlanta facing Cavaliers without Dwight Howard (rest)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Dwight Howard (rest) will not play Friday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What It Means:

Kris Humphries will get the starting nod, but Mike Muscala stands to benefit the most from Howard's absence.

Humphries is averaging 5.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in two previous starts this season. His 0.5 nERD is tied for 123rd in the NBA.