The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most complete offensive performances of the season Tuesday night, routing the Atlanta Hawks 141-116 at crypto.com Arena to snap a three-game skid.
LeBron James finished with 31 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, narrowly missing a triple-double while controlling the game on both ends in his 23rd NBA season.
Luka Doncic added 27 points and 12 assists, anchoring an offense that produced its highest point total of the season and improved Los Angeles to 24-14.
The Lakers seized control early, taking an 81-60 halftime lead after shooting nearly 62 percent from the floor in the opening two quarters.
Los Angeles extended the margin immediately after the break, opening the third quarter with a 12-1 run to push the lead past 30 points.
Doncic, playing through left groin soreness, fueled a decisive second-quarter surge by hitting three consecutive three-pointers during a 17-0 run.
The Lakers built a 32-point cushion early in the second half, showcasing ball movement and spacing that Atlanta struggled to contain.
Los Angeles finished 19-of-34 from three-point range, a sharp turnaround after going 8-of-36 from deep in Monday’s loss at Sacramento.
Deandre Ayton posted 17 points and 18 rebounds, providing interior dominance and second-chance opportunities throughout the night.
Jake LaRavia also scored 17 points, while Marcus Smart added 16 and helped set the defensive tone on the perimeter.
Atlanta showed resilience in the fourth quarter, trimming the deficit to 11 points behind improved ball movement and perimeter shooting.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 26 points, continuing his strong stretch during the club’s West Coast trip.
CJ McCollum scored 25 points in his second game with Atlanta since arriving in the trade that sent Trae Young to Washington.
Corey Kispert contributed 19 points off the bench, spacing the floor while sharing minutes with McCollum in Atlanta’s new-look rotation.
Any comeback hopes faded as Los Angeles reasserted control with timely stops and efficient offense in the final minutes.
Rui Hachimura returned from a seven-game absence and scored seven points in limited minutes under a restriction.
Atlanta played without Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Zaccharie Risacher, both sidelined during the road trip.
The Hawks fell to 20-22, while the Lakers improved their home form and avoided a rare four-game losing streak in the Doncic era.
Atlanta continues its trip Thursday in Portland, while Los Angeles hosts Charlotte the same night.
