Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, a nine-time All-Star, is set to return to action against the Atlanta Hawks after missing the previous game due to a sprained left ankle. The Lakers, currently 19-14, previously secured a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers without Davis, with backup Jaxson Hayes and two-way center Christian Koloko stepping up in his absence.

Despite the injuries to key players like Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, the Lakers have shown resilience, winning seven of their last ten games. The team's recent additions, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, have bolstered their roster, although the trade of D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets has altered their playmaking dynamics.