Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard really wanted to stick it to the Atlanta Hawks for trading him last June. He made his statement late in the fourth quarter.
Playing one foul away from a disqualification, Howard went after a layup by former teammate Kent Bazemore. That clean block projected the Hornets to a 121-110 home victory. Howard finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds, making 10 of his 14 free throws.
Hornets point guard Kemba Walker finished with 29 points, making five of his 10 3-pointers.
The Hornets completed a five-game homestand 3-2. They improved overall this season to 20-27.