LeBron James flies in for a monster slam against the Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers broke the streak of three defeats after destroying the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116at Cripto.com Arena on Tuesday.
The Lakers built a 21-point lead at halftime and never looked back. They improved to 24-14, including 11-7 at home. On the other hand, the Hawks fell to 20-22.
LeBron James delivered the performance of the night with emphatic impact at halftime in the fourth quarter.
LEBRON IN FLIGHT MODE ✈pic.twitter.com/D6JA4hevlk
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James continues to defy logic with his mind-blowing plays at the age of 41. While it could be argued that he has been slowed by injuries over the last few seasons, he can still improve.
The four-time MVP is known to spend a lot to maintain his physical shape. His work ethic has helped him stay competitive while also inspiring younger players to follow his lead, including Hawks forward Jaylen Johnson and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey.
James finished with a near triple-double of 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists against Atlanta. Luka Doncic provided support with 27 points, including five three-pointers, five rebounds and 12 assists.
James and Doncic were questionable before the game.
DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent also scored in double figures.
Nikhil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 26 points, four rebounds and three assists, while CJ McCollum added 25 points off the bench.
The Lakers are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, but as long as James and Doncic are healthy, they will always have a chance to win.
They return to action on Thursday when they host the Charlotte Hornets.
2026-01-14 06:11:00
