Jan. 14, 2026, 11:00 p.m. PT
A three-game losing streak ended for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday when they flew above and around the Atlanta Hawks in a 141-116 victory. It was something of an offensive showcase for them, as they shot 57.8% from the field and 55.9% from 3-point range while dishing off 36 assists.
In that game, they got forward Rui Hachimura back after he hadn’t played for seven straight contests due to a calf injury, but they were without backup center Jaxson Hayes, who had a hamstring ailment. They will hit the court at Crypto.com Arena again on Thursday when they host the Charlotte Hornets.
For Thursday’s matchup, Hayes is listed as questionable. Guard Austin Reaves remains out of action with a gastrocnemius strain.
After Thursday’s game, the Lakers will head north to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday before returning home to face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. On Tuesday of next week, they will start an eight-game road trip that includes matchups against the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks.
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