The Los Angeles Lakers came out flat against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday and paid the price with a blowout loss.

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-102 at home on Saturday night. Mouhamed Gueye scored a career-high 21 points, and Dyson Daniels notched a double-double.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ five-game winning streak unraveled in a decisive 102-122 setback against the Atlanta Hawks. From the opening turnover that gifted Zaccharie Risacher an uncontested layup, Los Angeles played from behind and never found its footing on either end.

Lakers coach JJ Redick gave a harsh reality check after ugly losses to the Hawks and Thunder on this road trip.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick credited the players for taking ownership of their poor performance against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season hot and looked solid even without their full starting lineup available. But something strange happened last Sunday when the Purple and Gold traveled to Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks rule out Kristaps Porzingis as part of a growing injury report ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Atlanta’s depth shone in a statement win over Los Angeles as fans made their presence felt in a raucous night at State Farm Arena.

The Hawks were without All-Star guard Trae Young, along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Nikola Durisic, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis (rest). Even with five key players sidelined, Atlanta overwhelmed Los Angeles from the opening tip.

The Los Angeles Lakers' G League team has signed a 2023 first round pick who could potentially add to their guard depth later on.