Venue & Event Details
Location: State Farm Arena, One Philips Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet (LA), Bally Sports Southeast (ATL)
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers: No major injuries reported; Luka Dončić (probable, minor ankle soreness) expected to play.
Atlanta Hawks: Kristaps Porziņģis (day-to-day, knee management); Dyson Daniels (probable, shoulder).
Key Player Matchups
Luka Dončić (LAL) vs. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): Dončić is averaging 40.0 PPG, 11 RPG, 9.2 APG, making him nearly unstoppable. Alexander-Walker must limit his efficiency.
Deandre Ayton (LAL) vs. Kristaps Porziņģis (ATL): Ayton’s rebounding and interior scoring against Porziņģis’ rim protection and floor spacing.
Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart (LAL) vs. Jalen Johnson & Zaccharie Risacher (ATL): Lakers’ versatile forwards against Atlanta’s young, athletic wings.
Team Recent Form
Los Angeles Lakers: Winners of five straight, including a 118–116 victory over San Antonio. Ranked top-10 in scoring (119.6 PPG) and shooting efficiency (52% FG). Road record: 4–0.
Atlanta Hawks: Have alternated wins and losses, most recently falling 109–97 to Toronto. Averaging 114.2 PPG but allowing 116.8 PPG. Home record: 3–2.
Series History
All-time: Lakers lead 198–144.
Last 10 meetings: Lakers lead 6–4.
Last matchup (Jan. 3, 2025): Lakers won 119–103, with LeBron James scoring 30 and Trae Young (now departed) posting 33.
Betting Trends:
Lakers are 5–0 ATS in their last five games.
Hawks are 2–3 ATS at home this season.
Over has hit in 6 of Lakers’ 9 games; Hawks games have split evenly on totals.
Key Takeaway
This matchup pits the red-hot Lakers, led by Luka Dončić’s MVP-level production, against a young Hawks team still finding consistency. Atlanta’s home crowd and athletic wings give them a chance, but Los Angeles’ road dominance and offensive efficiency make them the safer bet. Expect a high-scoring contest with the Lakers favored to extend their winning streak.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Lakers – 3.5
Atlanta Hawks 230.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
