Doncic back for Lakers; Reaves (illness), Grimes (finger) out vs. Hawks

Luka Doncic is set to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks after missing time due to lower back tightness. However, the Lakers will be without Austin Reaves due to illness and Quentin Grimes because of a sprained finger on his right hand.

Doncic leads the NBA with 40.1 points per game and has scored 40-plus points in four consecutive contests. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated that rookie Cameron Carr will receive early rotation minutes in the absence of Reaves and Grimes.