Lakers vs. Hawks Preview: Streaking teams collide

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at State Farm Arena, featuring two teams carrying extended winning streaks. The Lakers enter the contest at 9-2 having won five straight games, while the 7-4 Hawks have won four in a row. Los Angeles plays on the second night of a back-to-back set following a Sunday victory over the Pistons.

A key focus for the Lakers is the status of Luka Dončić, who missed Sunday's game due to back tightness, while Quentin Grimes also suffered a finger injury. The Hawks enter the matchup with several players ruled out, including Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar, while Jock Landale is listed as questionable.