Anthony Davis made it clear early on that the game belonged to the Lakers, leading them to a 136-105 victory over the Hawks. The Lakers quickly found their rhythm, ensuring a dominating performance with key contributions from all five starters. LeBron James and Davis both had strong showings, with notable plays from D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.
Reserve Christian Wood's knee surgery will keep him out for weeks, leaving the Lakers to regroup before their next game against the Philadelphia 76ers.