Lakers Clinch Victory Over Hawks in Thrilling Match-up

3rd Quarter Report

Only one more quarter stood between the Lakers and the victory they favored to collect coming into this evening. They held a solid lead against the Hawks, finishing the third quarter at 109-96.

The Lakers entered the match with added motivation after a previous loss to the Hawks in December. With a steady momentum in their favor, they were determined to flip the script.

Who’s Playing

Atlanta Hawks @ Los Angeles Lakers

Current Records: Atlanta 18-16, Los Angeles 19-14

How To Watch

When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, California
TV: NBATV
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $74.00

What to Know

The Atlanta Hawks’ road trip continued with them facing the LA Lakers, and they were expected to lose by 3.5 points. This added pressure served as motivation as they matched up after a recent 139-120 defeat against the Denver Nuggets.

Trae Young led the Hawks with nearly achieving a double-double, securing 30 points and nine assists in the loss.

Time and time again, the Hawks showed their synergy on the court, finishing with 34 assists, maintaining their ranking as one of the top teams in assists per game.

The Lakers kicked off the new year with a notable 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James recorded 38 points and displayed a sharp shooting precision from beyond the arc.

As the Lakers improved to a record of 19-14 this season, having won six of their last eight games, the Hawks were in search of an opportunity to rebound from their previous losses.