Lakers
HawksThe Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on Monday, November 9, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
The Lakers led 68-57 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 31-22. The biggest lead for the Lakers was 20 points; the Hawks led by as many as 8.
Top performers
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 32 points on 11-of-22 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 points and 8 rebounds. For the Hawks, CJ McCollum had 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 3 3-pointers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points.
Double-doubles: Luka Doncic (32 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists); Walker Kessler (21 points and 10 rebounds).
- Luka Doncic (LAL): 32 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST, 11-22 FG, 39 MIN
- Sandro Mamukelashvili (LAL): 23 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST, 7-13 FG, 32 MIN
- Walker Kessler (LAL): 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 8-12 FG, 30 MIN
- CJ McCollum (ATL): 21 PTS, 0 REB, 4 AST, 8-15 FG, 24 MIN
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 20 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 6-19 FG, 34 MIN
- Collin Sexton (LAL): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 6-11 FG, 27 MIN
By the numbers
The Lakers shot 52.9% from the field (45-of-85) and went 15-of-35 from three-point range; the Hawks shot 45.5% and went 17-of-44 from deep. The Lakers outscored their opponents 52-42 in the paint. Assists: Lakers 30, Hawks 33.
Context
The Lakers improved to 10-2 with their sixth straight win, while the Hawks fell to 7-5. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday, Nov 15; the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 15,561 at State Farm Arena. Officials: James Williams, Brian Forte and Che Flores.