NBA · Quarter Summary
Doncic’s 9-point, 5-assist start drives Lakers’ lead
November 10, 2026 · 12:40 AM
Los Angeles builds a nine-point first-quarter edge as Luka Doncic sparks the offense and Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu keeps pace.
The Lakers closed Monday’s first quarter ahead 31-22, then stretched the margin to 37-24 early in the second. Luka Doncic has set the tempo with 9 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in 12 minutes, posting a plus-9. Onyeka Okongwu has answered for Atlanta with 9 points, including two three-pointers, in 8:08. Los Angeles entered with a 9-2 record and the No. 2 power index ranking, while the 7-4 Hawks stood 13th.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic (Lakers): 9 PTS, 5 AST, 3 STL, +9 Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks): 9 PTS, 2-for-3 from three Sandro Mamukelashvili (Lakers): 8 PTS, 2-for-3 from three