The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a rough patch as they have six of their last eight games, including their last do by a combined 70 points. They have a chance to salvage their road trip and finish 2-2 on Friday night though when they take on the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hawks are no easy opponent for the Lakers as they coming in as one of the hottest teams in the league having won five straight, including victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
On paper, the Hawks are a team that presents a lot of challenges for the Lakers as they are young, fast and athletic.