The Los Angeles Lakers will be without several key players as they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at State Farm Arena.
LeBron James is out with right sciatica, while Austin Reaves is also unavailable due to a right groin strain. Maxi Kleber is listed as questionable with an abdominal muscle strain, and rookie Adou Thiero remains out recovering from left knee surgery.
Reaves has been a key contributor, averaging 31.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 9.3 assists over seven games, providing scoring and playmaking alongside Luka Doncic.
Doncic continues to lead the team with 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 9.2 assists in five games, while Deandre Ayton adds 17.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest. Rui Hachimura contributes 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, making the supporting cast critical in the absence of James and Reaves.
The Lakers enter the game with a 7–2 record, undefeated on the road at 4–0, and aim to maintain momentum despite injury setbacks.
The Hawks have yet to release their official injury report, though Trae Young is recovering from an MCL sprain and will miss the matchup. Atlanta relies on Jalen Johnson, who is averaging 20.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in eight games this season.
Other contributors for the Hawks include Kristaps Porzingis with 17.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, and Onyeka Okongwu, adding 13.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest. Atlanta sits at 4–5 overall, with a struggling home record of 1–3
