Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

1st in Pacific Division
Luka Doncic returns, has 32 points, 10 assists in Lakers' sixth straight win Luka Doncic returns, has 32 points, 10 assists in Lakers' sixth straight win

After a one-game absence because of lower back tightness, Luka Doncic returned to the lineup Monday night for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 32 points to go along with 10 assists in a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the club's sixth straight victory.

Luka Doncic powers the Lakers past the Hawks, stretching the win streak to 6 Luka Doncic powers the Lakers past the Hawks, stretching the win streak to 6

— Luka Doncic had 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Luka Doncic returns for Lakers; Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes out vs. Hawks Luka Doncic returns for Lakers; Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes out vs. Hawks

Luka Doncic returned for the Lakers on Monday at Atlanta, but the team was without Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (sprained finger).

Bronny James gets into verbal exchange with Pistons fans during Lakers' win Bronny James gets into verbal exchange with Pistons fans during Lakers' win

Lakers guard Bronny James was captured getting into a verbal exchange with fans at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night during L.A.'s win over the Pistons.

Bobby Marks' NBA core danger tiers: 19 teams with major decisions looming Bobby Marks' NBA core danger tiers: 19 teams with major decisions looming

With tax and apron penalties lurking everywhere, Bobby Marks examines 19 teams barreling toward core-altering decisions.

Which NBA father-son duos have the most points? Which NBA father-son duos have the most points?

In 2024, Bronny James joined his father LeBron on the Los Angeles Lakers. Take a closer look at the highest-scoring father-son duos in NBA history.

Reaves scores 43 in Doncic's absence to lead Lakers past Pistons Reaves scores 43 in Doncic's absence to lead Lakers past Pistons

Austin Reaves did his best Luka Doncic impression with the MVP candidate resting vs. the Pistons on Sunday, scoring 43 points in the 121-116 win.

Austin Reaves steps in for Luka Donic with 43 points in Lakers win over Pistons Austin Reaves steps in for Luka Donic with 43 points in Lakers win over Pistons

— Austin Reaves thought he had a very fortunate night against the Detroit Pistons.

NBA Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB ST
Los Angeles 122.1 +7.7 0.800 - +92
Golden State 120.4 +9.2 0.600 1.5 +101
Phoenix 110.6 -8.4 0.500 5.5 -76
LA 112.4 -4.0 0.250 6.5 -36
Sacramento 109.1 -13.3 0.000 8 -133
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Luka Doncic
  • Assists Per Game

    Luka Doncic
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Walker Kessler

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Walker Kessler
  • Steals Per Game

    Matisse Thybulle
  • Blocks Per Game

    Walker Kessler