Nicolas Batum, Kemba Walker and Cody Zeller ripped off a trio of 20 - point efforts to spearhead the hard - fought division win, helping the Hornets overcome a collective 41 percent field - goal percentage. Batum's 24 points led the way, while Zeller was outstanding in compiling a season - high 23 points on a 9 - of - 10 shooting tally. Walker totaled 21 points and Marvin Williams hauled in 11 rebounds. The Hawks posted a superior 46 percent success rate from the field, but did also turn the ball over 16 times, five more than the Hornets. Dwight Howard returned from a one - game absence to post a 10 - point, 18 - rebound double - double, but it was Paul Millsap's 22 - point, 13 - rebound performance that paced Atlanta. Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schroder combined for 30 points, while Mike Muscala (11 points) led the reserves in his return to the second unit.
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