In the NBA regular season on January 31, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 138-122 at home. Full time specific score (Hawks in the back -35.
The referee really did his best. A small microcosm in the fourth quarter, Bogdan's layup was blocked by James, Sadiq Bey's basket was beaten by Lakers players, the referee did not say anything, the Lakers broke fast in the next round, and the Lakers players made a layup, directly blowing the Hawks a 2+1. The two sides shot inside, the Hawks led 51:45, and when they saw the free throws 14:23 behind, what else do you want the referee to do?
However, the Nuggets have proved in last year's playoffs that there is only one way to win against the Lakers, and that is to open up enough points in the first three quarters and not give the referees a chance, yesterday's Rockets led by 30 in the third quarter, and today the Hawks led by 20 points, all of which proved this law.
After the game, James returned to the locker room directly, and this practice was also greeted with boos from the Hawks' home court.
Interestingly, ahead of this game, NBA reporter Brett Siegel reported an update on Murray's trade talks. According to sources, the Lakers have submitted a ** to the Hawks regarding Murray, which includes Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino and draft pick compensation, but this ** about Murray has been rejected by the Hawks, and general manager Pelinka has never looked for a third party to broker a deal, and given Russell's recent hot form, the Lakers could end up keeping him.
Russell doesn't want to come out, Rivers can't come out, Murray, who is in such a hot state, the Lakers want to empty the gloves White Wolves, want to peach? Murray finished with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals on 11-of-19 shooting and 0-of-4 three-pointers today. In the fourth quarter, Dejounte Murray took turns to defend one-on-one in the final quarter, scoring 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting. One person blew up the entire Lakers team.
As for the rest of the Hawks, Trae Young played 34 minutes, shooting 9-of-20, including 6-of-9 three-pointers and 2-of-2 free throws, for 26 points, 2 rebounds, 13 assists and 1 steal. Jalen Johnson was 8-of-14 from the field and 1-of-2 from three-point range to finish with 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
Recently, Murray has blown up the Lakers team in the last quarter, coupled with the lobbying of the head coach, the Hawks management is likely to consider keeping him, after all, he has outstanding ability, and there is no risk of leaving the team with a long contract, and he has a big heart at a critical moment, who doesn't want such a player?
As for the Lakers, this team has completely given up defense, as a thick eyebrow with quasi-DPOY strength, eight inches on the outside, Vanderbilt, Prince and other defensive elites, their whole team defense is miserable. With the addition of this game, the Lakers have conceded 130+ points in four consecutive games.
Reaves played 32 minutes and finished with 28 points, six assists and two steals on 10-of-19 shooting, including 3-of-8 three-pointers and 5-of-7 free throws. Behind the high score, it is true that the defensive end is being blown up, and the scorers of various teams see Rivers, just like the ** who has been abstinent for many years is as excited as seeing a beautiful woman who does not know an inch, and all kinds of points are played, how is this kind of player who scores 20 points by himself and can make the opponent score 30 points, how is it mixed up as a non-sale? In Rivers' 20+ games this season, the Lakers have a total of 3 wins and 10 losses.
Jaxson Hayes played 24 minutes, shooting 3-of-4 from the field and finishing with six points, six rebounds, one assist, four steals and one block. His four steals in this game set a new season high, and the previous record was 1 steal (against the Suns on October 27, 2023).
Russell finished with nine points, one rebound and five assists on 3-of-11 shooting from the field and 1-of-5 from three-point range. Hachimura finished with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals on 7-of-11 shooting and 2-of-4 three-pointers. What makes people speechless is that with such a hot state, Hamm only let him play 23 minutes in the whole game.
The Lakers, who have lost two in a row, are currently ranked ninth in the West with a 50% win rate. With the Rockets and Jazz Warriors chasing behind them, and the Lakers, who have completely abandoned the defense, can withstand the pressure and enter the play-offs? Can the chips in their hands be exchanged for Murray?