Overview
- Atlanta controlled the game from the opening minutes despite missing Trae Young, Kristaps Porziņģis and other regulars, while Los Angeles never led after an early 1-point edge.
- Mouhamed Gueye scored a career-high 21 points and Zaccharie Risacher added 19, with Dyson Daniels posting 13 assists and rookie Asa Newell contributing 17 for the Hawks.
- The Hawks’ ball movement and shooting defined the night, hitting 16 threes with 37 assists against 11 turnovers, compared with the Lakers’ 12 threes, 23 assists and 20 turnovers.
- Luka Dončić finished with 22 points and 11 assists in 27 minutes and did not play the fourth quarter, as the Lakers remained without LeBron James (sciatica) and Austin Reaves (groin).
- JJ Redick kept his postgame to under two minutes, citing Atlanta’s superior effort and physicality, as the 7-3 Lakers continue their five-game trip Monday in Charlotte.