Rockets romp while Howard hits back

Dwight Howard's face was stinging from Kevin Garnett ramming his head into it, and his ears were ringing as fans directed loud boos toward him.

Howard wasn't tempted to silence them by demanding the ball at the expense of Houston's offense. He was after a win, not revenge.

"As long as we win the game, that's all that matters," Howard said. "We've got 82 games and the playoffs. I'll do my damage when it's time."