The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks game will be played on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:30 PM ET, at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers, with an 18-14 record, currently sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. After a two-game winning streak, they suffered a setback in their most recent game, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-122.
Similarly, the Atlanta Hawks are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with an 18-16 record. Their four-game winning streak ended in their latest game, where they were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 120-139. Earlier this season, on December 6, the Lakers and Hawks faced off, with Atlanta securing a thrilling 134-132 overtime victory. In the 341 regular-season games between the two teams, the Lakers lead the series with 197 wins to the Hawks’ 144.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Prediction
The Lakers are averaging 111.9 points per game this season, ranking 16th in the league, but they’re giving up 114.3 points, which places them 20th in defense. They’re struggling with rebounds, sitting near the bottom of the league with just 41.2 per game while allowing opponents to grab 44.3 (18th). Their three-point shooting has also been an issue, making only 11.7 threes per game at a 35.0% shooting clip, ranking 19th in the NBA.
The Hawks are a high-scoring team, averaging 117.9 points per game (5th in the NBA), but they also allow many points, giving up 119.4 per game (4th worst). They’re strong on the boards, ranking 4th in rebounds with 45.8 per game while allowing 44.2 to opponents (17th). From beyond the arc, Atlanta is making 13.0 three-pointers per game at a 35.5% shooting percentage, placing them 18th in both categories.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers
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- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF LeBron James
- C Dorian Finney-Smith
Atlanta Hawks
- PG Trae Young
- SG Dyson Daniels
- SF Zaccharie Risacher
- PF De’Andre Hunter
- C Clint Capela
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Injuries Update
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent is questionable due to an oblique issue, while Anthony Davis is also questionable with an ankle injury. Christian Wood, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and Jarred Vanderbilt are all out, with Wood sidelined due to a knee injury, Hood-Schifino out with a hamstring problem, and Vanderbilt also dealing with a knee injury.
The Hawks aren’t faring much better. Kobe Bufkin is out for the season with a shoulder injury, and Larry Nance is out due to a hand injury. Jalen Johnson and Bogdan Bogdanovic are both questionable, with Johnson dealing with a shoulder issue and Bogdanovic struggling with a leg injury. Cody Zeller is also questionable for personal reasons.
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