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‘Orchestrating’ Doncic dishes 10 assists in return as Lakers win sixth straight

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…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 5:33 AM
‘Orchestrating’ Doncic dishes 10 assists in return as Lakers win sixth straight
Key Things to Know
  • Luka Doncic returned from back tightness, recording 32 points and 10 assists as the Lakers defeated the Hawks 124-114.
  • The victory extended the Los Angeles Lakers' winning streak to six games and improved their record to 10-2.
  • Doncic's streak of scoring at least 40 points concluded after four consecutive games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luka Doncic returned from a one-game absence to record 32 points and 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The win extended the Lakers' winning streak to six games, though Doncic's four-game streak of scoring at least 40 points came to an end.

With Austin Reaves and Quentin Grimes sidelined by injuries, Los Angeles received key contributions from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who scored 23 points off the bench, and Walker Kessler, who added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Head coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's playmaking, while the Lakers improved to 10-2 on the season after forcing 19 Atlanta turnovers.

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