Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122–102 to the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, who were without Trae Young and several key players, as L.A. continued to play without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

The Los Angeles Lakers put a perfect road record on the line with a visit to Atlanta on tap to face Trae Young and the Hawks.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 7-2, are enjoying historic play from Luka Dončić, and have witnessed Austin Reaves evolve into a legitimate superstar.