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Lakers Throttle Hawks 141-116 as LeBron Plays First Back-to-Back of Season

Luka Dončić said his groin felt slightly worse after playing, leaving his availability to be monitored day to day.

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Lakers star LeBron James handles the ball during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. It was the first time this season he played in both games of a back-to-back set. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • Los Angeles snapped a three-game skid with a 141-116 win, hitting a season-best 19 threes at 55.9% and piling up 81 first-half points.
  • LeBron James posted 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and detailed a nine-step recovery routine that enabled his first back-to-back appearance this season.
  • Dončić, upgraded from questionable, delivered 27 points and 12 assists and said postgame his groin was “a little bit worse than yesterday” but indicated he expects to be fine.
  • Deandre Ayton grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds with 17 points, and Rui Hachimura returned from a calf strain to score seven as the Lakers moved to 24-14.
  • Coach JJ Redick praised James’ commitment and cited a focused pregame meeting, while the next game lists Jaxson Hayes as questionable and Austin Reaves out with a gastrocnemius strain.