Hawks crush Lakers in historic 26-point blowout as LeBron’s absence lingers
The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Los Angeles Lakers last night, leading by a staggering 26 points. This is the largest margin since 1959. Meanwhile, Lakers fans eagerly await the return of LeBron James, who missed the game due to a sciatica injury.
Luka Dončić, usually a scoring machine, had an off night with 22 points, 18 below his season average. He was rested in the third quarter. The Hawks, led by Trae Young, capitalised on the Lakers' misfortune, securing a 122-102 victory.
Maxi Kleber made his season debut for the Lakers, but it wasn't enough to stop the Hawks' momentum. The Lakers' five-game winning streak came to an end, and their fans are still waiting for LeBron James' season debut. His return is likely in mid-November, but no fixed date has been set yet.
The Lakers' losing streak continues as they await LeBron James' return. The Hawks, meanwhile, celebrate a convincing win, demonstrating their strength this season.
