Hawks (109) @ Magic (81)

A Thursday report saying that Dwight Howard called Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos to tell him he'd no longer play for coach Stan Van Gundy is "not accurate," a new report says.

Dwight Howard told Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos as recently as Friday that he'll never suit up for coach Stan Van Gundy again, a report says.

The Atlanta Hawks enter Sunday with a half game lead over the Boston Celtics in the race for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Jannero Pargo led seven Atlanta Hawks in double-figure scoring with 17 points off the bench to lead the visiting Hawks to a 109-81 rout of the Orlando Magic on Friday.

The Atlanta Hawks dominate the Orlando Magic without Dwight Howard, winning 109-81. When everything goes right, everything goes right.

The Orlando Magic likely won't have their franchise player Friday when they host the Atlanta Hawks in a key Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications. Dwight Howard is still suffering from back spasms and told reporters Thursday he doesn't think he will play.

The Orlando Magic may be without Dwight Howard when they take on the Atlanta Hawks Friday night.

The Atlanta Hawks let an opportunity slip through their fingers as they dropped an 88-86 contest in overtime to the Boston Celtics.