A comeback victory lifts the Hawks to just one game below .500
The Atlanta Hawks ran their winning streak to seven games as they came from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-121 at State Farm Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 36 points and 12 assists, while John Collins added 20 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Lakers — without LeBron James — Malik Monk scored 33 points, behind eight three-pointers, to go with 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis added 27 points.
The Lakers entered this contest knowing that they, no matter the result, were heading home; their final game of a six game road trip taking place in Atlanta.