The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 119-102 victory over Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. With a well-rounded offensive effort that saw five players score in double digits, the Lakers’ defense shut down the Hawks’ momentum to earn their second consecutive win with a historic performance from LeBron James.
The victory improved the Lakers’ record to 20-14, moving them to the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Over their last 11 games, the Lakers have gone 8-3, including back-to-back wins against the Sacramento Kings. The Hawks, meanwhile, fell to 18-17 and sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers Hold Off Hawks With Stellar Performance From LeBron James And Strong Team Effort
LeBron James was the centerpiece of the Lakers’ victory, scoring 30 points on an efficient 13-of-20 shooting. James also contributed eight assists and three rebounds in just 30 minutes of action. In doing so, LeBron surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30+ point games in NBA history, recording his 563rd game with 30 or more points.
LEBRON PASSES JORDAN 👑
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 4, 2025
King James now has the most 30+ point games in NBA history ‼️ pic.twitter.com/7RVgkbHwKb
The Lakers showcased a well-rounded offense, with five players scoring in double figures. Austin Reaves delivered an all-around performance, contributing 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Anthony Davis controlled the paint, finishing with 18 points, 19 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Rui Hachimura added 13 points and eight rebounds, while rookie D. Knecht chipped in 13 points in just 15 minutes.
While Trae Young shone with his 33-point performance, the Hawks lacked a balanced offensive effort. Jalen Johnson added 19 points and eight rebounds, and Onyeka Okongwu recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, but the team couldn’t keep up with the Lakers’ pace.
The Lakers take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday while the Hawks face the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
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