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Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers (7-2, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (4-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Atlanta looking to extend its four-game road winning streak.

Atlanta finished 40-42 overall with a 21-19 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Hawks gave up 119.3 points per game while committing 19.1 fouls last season.

Los Angeles went 50-32 overall last season while going 19-22 on the road. The Lakers averaged 113.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 112.2 last season.

INJURIES: Hawks: Luke Kennard: day to day (illness), Trae Young: out (knee), Nikola Đurisic: day to day (elbow).

Lakers: Maxi Kleber: day to day (oblique), LeBron James: out (sciatica), Austin Reaves: out (groin), Gabe Vincent: out (ankle), Adou Thiero: out (knee).

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