Sluggish Lakers Trounced by Short-Handed Hawks to End Winning Streak
ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Lakers’ five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Saturday night, falling 122–102 to a depleted Atlanta Hawks squad missing four starters and five main rotation players.
Redick’s Warning Ignored
Before the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of not underestimating the undermanned Hawks. His team, he said, had already proven capable of handling adversity despite injuries to key players, including LeBron James, who has yet to appear this season.
“Just not a lot to like [on Saturday night],” Redick said.
However, the Lakers came out sluggish, and Redick quickly sensed the lack of focus. Within minutes, it was clear the group lacked the energy needed to compete effectively.
Doncic Leads but Struggles
Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 22 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds in 27 minutes. Despite his performance, turnovers proved costly — he committed five of the Lakers’ 20 total miscues. The loss marked the team’s first road defeat of the season, bringing their record to 7–3 overall and 4–1 away from Crypto.com Arena.
Marcus Smart added five points, two assists, and two turnovers in 21 minutes. Neither Doncic nor Smart spoke to the media afterward.
Game Summary
- Final Score: Hawks 122, Lakers 102
- Luka Doncic: 22 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds
- Lakers’ turnovers: 20
- Record: 7–3 overall, 4–1 on the road
Author’s Summary: The Lakers’ lack of energy and focus led to a decisive loss against a severely undermanned Hawks team, ending their five-game winning streak.
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