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The Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game is scheduled to be played on December 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST, at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are absolutely rolling right now, riding a five-game win streak that’s been nothing short of impressive. They took down the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row and followed it up with a dominant 119-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. With this surge, they’re now sitting at 12-11 and have climbed to 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are heading in the wrong direction. After starting the season strong, they’ve slid all the way down to 9th place in the West. They’re currently on a two-game losing streak, capped off by an embarrassing 93-134 blowout against the Miami Heat. Historically, the Lakers have the upper hand. Out of 340 regular-season matchups, they’ve won 197 games, while the Hawks have 143 victories to their name.
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The Hawks bring the heat on offense, averaging 116.6 points per game, which puts them among the top 10 in the league. But let’s be real—their defense isn’t pulling its weight, giving up 118.4 points a game, one of the worst marks in the NBA. On the glass, they shine by snagging 45.9 rebounds per game, ranking fifth overall, though they let opponents grab 44.6 rebounds, which isn’t ideal. As for their three-point game, they hit 12.3 threes a night (middle of the pack) but struggle with accuracy, shooting just 34.2% from deep.
The Lakers have had a mixed season so far when it comes to offense and defense. They’re scoring 111.5 points per game, putting them in the middle of the pack, but they’re not exactly locking down on defense either, allowing 115.7 points. Rebounding has been an issue—they rank near the bottom with just 40.3 boards per game while letting opponents haul in 44. On threes, it’s more of the same: they make 11.5 a game but aren’t hitting them at a great clip, shooting 34.5%. Clearly, there’s room for improvement on both ends of the court.
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Odds And Best Bets
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Head-To-Head Stats
The last 10 games between the Hawks and Lakers tell a clear story—the Lakers have mostly had the upper hand, winning seven times. Their most recent clash on March 18, 2024, was a one-sided affair, with Los Angeles blowing out Atlanta 136-105. The Hawks came out on top in an earlier game that season with a 138-122 win. In the 2022-23 season, the Lakers swept the Hawks, including a convincing 130-114 victory on January 6, 2023.
Digging deeper, the teams split their 2021-22 meetings. Atlanta defended home court with a 129-121 win, while the Lakers secured a high-scoring 134-118 victory in L.A. The 2020-21 season saw the Hawks grind out a close 99-94 win on the road but stumble 107-99 in their first meeting. Back in 2019-20, the Lakers dominated both games, winning 101-96 and 122-101.
