The Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-102 in their most recent matchup on November 8, 2025, at State Farm Arena.
Mouhamed Gueye led Atlanta with 21 points, Dyson Daniels added 13 assists, and Luka Dončić topped the Lakers with 22 points. The two teams meet again on November 10, 2026.
Key Takeaways
★ Final score:
Hawks 122, Lakers 102 (Nov. 8, 2025, State Farm Arena)
★ Best all-around game:
Mouhamed Gueye — 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists on 8-of-12 shooting
★ Floor general:
Dyson Daniels dished 13 assists to go with 10 points and 8 rebounds
★ Top Laker:
Luka Dončić posted 22 points and 11 assists, but needed 17 shots to get there
★ Turnover battle decided the game:
Atlanta committed just 11 turnovers to Los Angeles’ 19
★ Next matchup:
Hawks host Lakers again on November 10, 2026
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Final Score and Game Recap
Atlanta never trailed for long in this one. The Hawks opened with a 37-point first quarter, set the tone early, and kept building on that lead as the game went on.
Los Angeles clawed back slightly in the third quarter but couldn’t find enough stops to make it a real contest down the stretch.
📌 Score by Quarter
| Quarter | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
| Lakers | 29 | 25 | 18 | 30 | 102 |
| Hawks | 37 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 122 |
Shooting Efficiency
By the numbers, Atlanta shot 51.6% from the field and 41.0% from three-point range, both well ahead of the Lakers’ 45.7% and 40.0%.
That efficiency, paired with a sharp free-throw night (90.9% for the Hawks compared to 80.0% for the Lakers), meant Atlanta rarely wasted a possession.
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How the Hawks Took Control
1. Ball Movement & Ball Security
Two things separated these teams: ball movement and ball security. Atlanta finished with 37 team assists against only 11 turnovers — a rare combination that let the Hawks generate quality shots almost every trip down the floor.
The Lakers, by contrast, turned the ball over 19 times, and Atlanta converted many of those mistakes into transition points.
2. Scoring Depth
Atlanta’s depth also mattered. Five different Hawks scored in double figures, which meant Los Angeles couldn’t focus its defense on a single scorer the way it had to with Dončić on the other end.
That balance is often the difference between a competitive road game and a 20-point blowout.
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🏀 Atlanta Hawks Player Stats
Atlanta got contributions up and down the roster, with its frontcourt duo of Mouhamed Gueye and Onyeka Okongwu controlling the paint on both ends.
▶ Full Box Score
Mouhamed Gueye — 21 PTS
⏱ 34:13 | FG 8-12 | 3PT 4-5 | REB 7 | AST 7 | STL 2 | BLK 1
Zaccharie Risacher — 19 PTS
⏱ 27:06 | FG 7-14 | 3PT 3-7 | REB 1 | AST 4 | STL 2 | BLK 0
Asa Newell — 17 PTS
⏱ 26:39 | FG 7-12 | 3PT 2-5 | REB 5 | AST 0 | STL 4 | BLK 1
Vít Krejčí — 17 PTS
⏱ 24:04 | FG 6-13 | 3PT 2-9 | REB 3 | AST 1 | STL 0 | BLK 1
Keaton Wallace — 14 PTS
⏱ 35:45 | FG 5-15 | 3PT 4-8 | REB 2 | AST 7 | STL 1 | BLK 0
Onyeka Okongwu — 12 PTS
⏱ 32:04 | FG 6-14 | 3PT 0-3 | REB 8 | AST 4 | STL 3 | BLK 2
Dyson Daniels — 10 PTS
⏱ 36:04 | FG 5-8 | 3PT 0-0 | REB 8 | AST 13 | STL 1 | BLK 0
Caleb Houstan — 8 PTS
⏱ 19:19 | FG 2-3 | 3PT 1-2 | REB 2 | AST 1 | STL 0 | BLK 1
Jacob Toppin — 4 PTS
⏱ 3:04 | FG 2-2 | 3PT 0-0 | REB 1 | AST 0 | STL 0 | BLK 0
📌 Note: Trae Young did not appear in Atlanta’s box score for this game, which is part of why Daniels and Keaton Wallace saw expanded roles running the offense.
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Los Angeles Lakers Player Stats
Luka Dončić shouldered most of the offensive burden, but the supporting cast struggled to find a consistent rhythm alongside him.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 22 | 5 | 11 |
| Dalton Knecht | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 12 | 18 | 2 |
| Jake LaRavia | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Deandre Ayton | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Bronny James Jr. | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Marcus Smart | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Maxi Kleber | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Deandre Ayton was the one bright spot in efficiency, going a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 11 points in under 20 minutes.
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Top Performers From Both Teams
⚛ Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) — 21 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST. Gueye had the most complete stat line in the game, scoring efficiently while also setting up teammates and cleaning the glass. It was a breakout performance in a winning effort.
⚛ Dyson Daniels (ATL) — 10 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST. With Trae Young out of the lineup, Daniels ran the offense and delivered a game-high assist total, showing he can handle primary playmaking duties when needed.
⚛ Luka Dončić (LAL) — 22 PTS, 11 AST. Dončić did his part, leading all scorers and dishing out double-digit assists, but he needed a heavy shot volume to get there and couldn’t get enough help from his teammates.
⚛ Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) — 18 REB. Vanderbilt’s rebounding was the single best individual number in the box score, though it wasn’t enough to offset the Lakers’ shooting and turnover issues.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Hawks | Lakers |
| FG% | 51.6% | 45.7% |
| 3PT% | 41.0% | 40.0% |
| FT% | 90.9% | 80.0% |
| Rebounds | 37 | 47 |
| Assists | 37 | 23 |
| Steals | 13 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 19 |
Despite being out-rebounded by 10, Atlanta more than made up for it with better shot selection, sharper passing, and far fewer giveaways.
🔥 Bench Production Breakdown
Bench scoring often decides close games, and it played a role here too.
Atlanta Bench 🟢
Caleb Houstan and Jacob Toppin combined for 12 points on efficient shooting in limited minutes.
Lakers Bench 🟡
Dalton Knecht, Bronny James Jr., Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, Nick Smith Jr., and Maxi Kleber combined for 36 bench points, but it came on lower shooting efficiency across the board, with several players struggling to find the range from three-point range.
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🔍 What Stood Out in This Matchup
Factor #1 — The Turnover Gap
Atlanta: 11 turnovers | Lakers: 19 turnovers
The turnover gap tells most of the story. Atlanta committed only 11 turnovers while forcing 19 out of the Lakers, turning extra possessions into easy points.
Los Angeles actually out-rebounded Atlanta 47-37, led by Jarred Vanderbilt’s monster 18-board effort off the bench, but it wasn’t enough to offset the Hawks’ ball control and hot outside shooting.
Factor #2 — Balanced Scoring vs. One-Man Show
Hawks: 5 players in double figures | Lakers: leaned on Dončić alone
Atlanta’s balanced scoring was the other big factor. Five different Hawks scored in double figures, led by Gueye’s 21, while the Lakers leaned heavily on Dončić to carry the offensive load.
When a team’s second-leading scorer only manages 14 points, as was the case for Los Angeles with Dalton Knecht, it puts enormous pressure on the star to do everything.
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📜 Season Series and Head-to-Head History
Because Atlanta and Los Angeles play in different conferences, they typically meet just once or twice per regular season, making each matchup feel a bit more like an event than a routine divisional game.
This particular result gave the Hawks a lopsided win in their 2025-26 season series opener against the Lakers.
For the complete all-time series record between these two franchises, NBA.com’s official team pages are the most reliable source, since exact historical tallies fall outside the scope of this recap.
Fantasy Basketball Takeaways
➜ Mouhamed Gueye delivered strong fantasy value across scoring, rebounding, and assists — worth monitoring if he keeps seeing 30-plus minutes.
➜ Dyson Daniels posted a near-elite assist total, a good sign for his fantasy ceiling in games where Trae Young is unavailable.
➜ Luka Dončić remains a safe fantasy floor even in a loss, given his usage and assist numbers.
➜ Deandre Ayton’s perfect shooting night is a reminder of his efficiency upside in limited minutes.
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📅 When Do the Hawks Play the Lakers Next?
| 🏀 Matchup | Hawks vs. Lakers |
| 📍 Venue | State Farm Arena |
| 🗓️ Date | November 10, 2026 |
As of this writing, that game has not yet been played, so full player stats for it aren’t available yet.
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People Also Ask
Who won the last Hawks vs Lakers game?
🔎 The Atlanta Hawks won 122-102 over the Los Angeles Lakers on November 8, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Who had the most points in the Hawks vs Lakers game?
🔎 Luka Dončić scored a game-high 22 points for the Lakers. For Atlanta, Mouhamed Gueye led all Hawks scorers with 21 points.
Did Trae Young play against the Lakers in this game?
🔎 Trae Young did not appear in Atlanta’s box score for the November 8, 2025 matchup against the Lakers.
Who led all players in rebounds and assists?
🔎 Jarred Vanderbilt led all players with 18 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels led all players with 13 assists.
How many players scored in double figures for each team?
🔎 Atlanta had five players score in double figures, while the Lakers had five as well, though Los Angeles relied more heavily on Dončić’s scoring load.
When do the Hawks play the Lakers next?
🔎 The next scheduled meeting between the two teams is November 10, 2026, at State Farm Arena.
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🏁 Closing Thought
Atlanta’s win over Los Angeles came down to ball control, balanced scoring, and hot shooting from deep.
The Lakers won the rebounding battle but couldn’t overcome 19 turnovers or match Atlanta’s five double-figure scorers.
With the next matchup set for November 2026, it will be worth watching whether the Hawks’ depth and ball movement can once again offset Dončić’s individual brilliance.
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