The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Atlanta Hawks at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, January 3, 2025. The Lakers have just recently found their form and have won seven of their last 10 games. Their opponents, meanwhile, still need to find their identity on defense but have been doing fine and hold a record of 18-16. However, with momentum on the Lakers’ side, this could be a tough night for the Hawks.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Projected starting five
Atlanta Hawks projected starting five
LA Lakers projected starting five
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Key players to watch
Los Angeles Lakers key players
– LeBron James
– Anthony Davis
Atlanta Hawks key players
– Trae Young
– Jalen Johnson
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks injury report
Lakers injury report
Hawks injury report
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Team stats
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Previous matchups
The Hawks met the Lakers on December 6, 2024, in what turned out to be a two-point win for them. Trae Young had a monster game and recorded 31 points and 20 assists en route to the win. LeBron James also gave his best and recorded a 39-point triple-double but it wasn’t enough. The Lakers will now play their second game of the season against the Hawks.
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Leading players
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Prediction and betting tips
– Moneyline: Hawks (+146) vs Lakers (-160)
– Spread: Hawks (+3.5) vs Lakers (-3.5)
– Total (O/U): Hawks -110 (O 230.5) vs Lakers -110 (U 230.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
Hawks vs Lakers game prediction

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The Hawks were barely able to beat the Lakers during their previous matchup in December. At that time, Atlanta faced a poor Lakers team that was struggling to find their identity. However, over the past weeks, LeBron James and Co have turned over a new leaf and are looking better than they have all season. By the looks of it, this one should prove to be an easy outing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Our Prediction: The Lakers will win
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LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Date, time, and venue
The Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks takes place in the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, January 3, 2025. The match will go live at 10:30 PM ET.
How to watch LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks: Streaming details and more
– TV: Spectrum SportsNet, FanDuel Sports Network – Southeast – Atlanta, and NBA TV
– Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
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