Lakers Vs Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks Thrash Los Angeles Lakers 138-122

Hawks' Trae Young Leads Team to Victory with 26 Points

Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis Outplayed by Hawks' Jalen Johnson

Atlanta, Georgia (WEB) March, 18 2024 - The Atlanta Hawks dealt the Los Angeles Lakers another double-digit defeat on Tuesday night, winning 138-122 at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the Hawks with 26 points, while Jalen Johnson added 22 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 25 points, but was outplayed by Johnson in the paint. The Hawks took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Lakers 35-22. Young was unstoppable in the period, scoring 12 points and dishing out 5 assists. The Lakers never recovered from the Hawks' second-quarter run, and they trailed by double digits for most of the second half. The loss was the Lakers' third in a row, and it dropped them to 22-33 on the season. The Hawks improved to 31-24 with the win. Game Notes: * The Hawks shot 52.4% from the field, while the Lakers shot just 41.7%. * The Hawks outrebounded the Lakers 50-33. * Davis was just 9-of-24 from the field. * LeBron James did not play for the Lakers due to a foot injury.