Luka Doncic’s 32 points help Lakers beat Hawks; Wembanyama powers Spurs

Luka Doncic has scored 32 points as the in-form Los Angeles Lakers have rolled to a sixth straight victory with a 124-114 defeat of the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Doncic, whose sensational early-season form has propelled the Lakers to the top of the Western Conference, once again led from the front on Monday to secure an impressive win on the road. The Slovenian star finished with 32 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, five steals and two blocks in a dominant all-around performance.

Doncic, who is averaging 40 points per game this season, received offensive support from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who delivered an eye-catching 23 points from the bench, including five three-pointers. Lakers coach JJ Redick paid tribute to the contributions of Doncic, Sexton and Mamukelashvili on a night when the team were missing Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (injury). “I thought Collin did a really nice job of giving us some juice, and Sandro had his best game as a Laker,” Redick said.

“That was awesome.” “Luka, again, just orchestrating.