Lakers’ bench comes up big in road win over Hawks
Silver Screen and Roll • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks, despite missing Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (finger sprain).
- The Lakers' bench contributed a season-high 49 points, helping the team capitalize on 20 Hawks turnovers and outscore Atlanta in the paint 52-42.
- Key performances included Luka Dončić with 32 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 5 steals; Walker Kessler with 21 points and 10 rebounds; and Collin Sexton adding 18 points and 6 assists off the bench.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili delivered a strong 23-point, 8-rebound effort off the bench, while the Lakers maintained control despite several Hawks runs, ultimately sealing the win with a late 9-2 scoring burst.
- The Lakers will face the Hawks again in their next game on Monday at 4:00 PM PT.
