Los Angeles beat Atlanta 124-114 on Monday, played today in Eastern time.
The Lakers beat the Hawks 124-114 on Monday. Los Angeles built a 68-57 halftime lead by taking the first quarter 31-22 and the second 37-35. Atlanta won the third 33-27 to pull within 95-92, but the Lakers answered by taking the fourth 29-24. Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 32 points on 11-of-22 shooting, plus 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks and 6 turnovers. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three, with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and no turnovers. Walker Kessler scored 21 on 8-of-12 shooting and added 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4 turnovers. CJ McCollum paced Atlanta with 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 4 assists, 1 block and 3 turnovers, but the Lakers’ three 20-point scorers helped keep the Hawks at arm’s length.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic, Lakers: 32 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST, 5 STL, 2 BLK Sandro Mamukelashvili, Lakers: 23 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST; 5-of-8 from three Walker Kessler, Lakers: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK
Standings Impact
The Lakers improve to 10-2, while Atlanta falls to 7-5. The supplied power index lists Los Angeles at No. 2 and Atlanta at No. 13.
DYMA Insight
Los Angeles scored 124, topping its season average of 121.9 points per game. Mamukelashvili’s five threes and the Lakers’ 21-point contributions from both him and Kessler backed Doncic’s 32-point, 10-assist night.