Lakers beat Hawks 124-114, extend winning streak to six games
Lakers defeated Hawks 124-114, extending their winning streak to six games as Hawks' four-game run ended.
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 10-2 with the victory, stretching their winning streak to six straight games. Luka Doncic led the visitors with 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.
Walker Kessler added 21 points and 10 rebounds, with Collin Sexton contributing 18 points and six assists. Atlanta fell to 7-5, ending their four-game winning streak.
CJ McCollum scored 21 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 for the Hawks. Three Australians featured: Dyson Daniels (Hawks) recorded 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals.
Matisse Thybulle appeared for the Lakers in 23 minutes with six points and three steals. Jock Landale played 14 minutes for the Hawks, finishing with five points and five rebounds.
- Lakers 124, Hawks 114
- Final score
- 6 games
- Lakers' winning streak
- 10-2
- Lakers record
- 7-5
- Hawks record
Why it mattersThe Lakers' six-game streak signals strong form heading into the season's critical stretch.
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