Luka Doncic returned from a one-game absence to score 32 points and dish out 10 assists on November 9, 2026, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena to extend their winning streak to six games.
The Lakers played without guard Austin Reaves due to an illness and wing Quentin Grimes because of a sprained right finger, according to ESPN. Reaves had scored 43 points the previous night in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
Collin Sexton stepped into an increased ball-handling role to finish with 18 points and six assists, ESPN reported. Sandro Mamukelashvili added a season-high 23 points and eight rebounds off the bench, Yardbarker noted.
And FIVE steals — Luka got it done on both ends 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dBXcr7TTb7
Mamu had a fantastic game. Colin had a great game. It was a great, all-around great win, especially on a road back-to-back.
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Walker Kessler recorded his third straight double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 8-for-12 from the field, ESPN and Lakers Were reported, according to Lakers Wire. The Lakers shot 52.9% from the field and hit 43% of their attempts from beyond the arc, Orange County Register noted.
Los Angeles forced 20 turnovers and converted them into 29 points, according to Fadeaway World. CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 21 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 as the Hawks’ four-game winning streak ended, Orange County Register reported.
On another level. Luka is your Western Conference Player of the Week 😎 pic.twitter.com/fsqhZ78CiF
Doncic had missed the previous game due to lower back tightness. His streak of games scoring at least 40 points concluded at four games, though he added eight rebounds, five steals, and two blocks in his 39 minutes on the floor. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised the playmaker’s contribution as his team improved its record to 10-2 on the season.
Atlanta fell to 7-5 despite getting 16 points from Onyeka Okongwu and 10 points and eight assists from Dyson Daniels. Ziaire Williams contributed 12 points for the visitors, and rookie Cameron Carr notched his first career NBA points on a fast-break dunk assisted by Doncic.
Earlier coverage: Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Kings
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Lakers star Luka Doncic is available to play tonight against the Hawks after missing last night's game vs. Detroit, but Austin Reaves is questionable with an illness. Quentin Grimes is out with a right finger sprain.
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