Overview
- LeBron James finished with 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to lead Los Angeles past Atlanta.
- Luka Dončić added 27 points and 12 assists and hit five 3-pointers to power the offense.
- The Lakers sank 19 of 34 from deep and posted 81 first-half points, their top marks of the season in both categories.
- Deandre Ayton contributed 17 points and a season-high 18 rebounds as role players Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart chipped in 17 and 16 points.
- Los Angeles used a 21-2 second-quarter burst to seize control, improved to 24-14 to stay fifth in the West, and returns home against Charlotte on Thursday.