Lakers 119-102 Hawks (Jan 3, 2025) Game Recap

LOS ANGELES — — LeBron James scored 30 factors to turn out to be the NBA’s profession chief in 30-point video games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s document throughout the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night time.

James hit an 18-foot jumper halfway by way of the fourth quarter to safe the 563rd 30-point recreation of his 22-year profession, breaking the document set in 2003 by his childhood idol.

James had 9 factors within the fourth quarter for the Lakers, who confirmed little fatigue whereas pulling away within the remaining minutes of their third residence recreation in 4 nights..

Austin Reaves scored 20 factors, and Anthony Davis had 18 factors and 19 rebounds after sitting out the Lakers’ 114-106 victory over Portland on Thursday night time to relaxation his sprained left ankle.

Los Angeles has gained seven of 9 to maneuver into fourth place within the Western Convention.

Trae Younger had 33 factors and 9 assists for the Hawks, who misplaced their second straight on the halfway level of a six-game journey. Jalen Johnson scored 19 factors.

Bronny James performed the ultimate 1:41 in his first NBA motion since Dec. 8.

Takeaways

Hawks: They performed energetic protection all night time, however could not shoot. Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels, De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Matthews mixed to go 2-for-21 on 3-pointers.

Lakers: Even 18 turnovers could not cease Los Angeles’ improved play since dropping in additional time in Atlanta final month.

Key second

The Hawks had been nonetheless hanging round till James hit back-to-back turnaround jumpers halfway by way of the fourth quarter, making a few pictures that resembled a key a part of Jordan’s repertoire.

Key stat

James additionally performed in his 1,523rd profession regular-season recreation, passing Dirk Nowitzki for fourth in NBA historical past.

Up subsequent

The Hawks take the 110 freeway to the 91 to face the Clippers on Saturday. The Lakers are in Houston on Sunday to open a two-game Texas journey.

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