In a commanding victory, Trae Young and Dejounte Murray led the Atlanta Hawks (20-27) to a 138-122 win over the fatigued Los Angeles Lakers (24-25), who were playing their second game in as many nights.
Anticipating the Lakers’ weariness, the Hawks capitalized on their energy, with Young hitting his first six attempts from beyond the arc, setting the tone for Atlanta’s dominance.
The Lakers, missing Anthony Davis, struggled to maintain defensive presence, allowing the Hawks to control the game, extending their lead to 17 points early in the second half.
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