Lakers bench scores season-high 49 points in road win over Hawks
Los Angeles extended its winning streak to six games, defeating Atlanta 124-114 as bench players contributed a season-high 49 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 124-114 victory on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, pushing their winning streak to six games despite being shorthanded. Austin Reaves missed the game with illness and Quentin Grimes was sidelined by a right-finger sprain, prompting greater contributions from reserve players.
Lakers bench players combined for a season-high 49 points, while the team capitalised on 20 Hawks turnovers for 29 points and out-rebounded Atlanta in the paint, 52-42. Luka Dončić led the starters with 32 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists and five steals, and Walker Kessler added 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Collin Sexton, coming off the bench, scored 18 points and dished six assists, helping Los Angeles build a 19-point lead early in the second quarter. The Hawks rallied to cut the deficit to 11 at halftime, but the Lakers responded with a 9-2 run late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 23 points, including a key three-pointer at the start of the fourth period, while Ziaire Williams added 12 points. The bench effort was highlighted by every reserve, except Adou Theiro, scoring during the game.
"We knew we had to step up with the injuries and the bench delivered," a Lakers spokesperson said.
The Lakers will host the Hawks again on Monday at 4:00 PM PT.