Completing a back-to-back for a second time in as many weekends, the Los Angeles Lakers were not sharp early, managed to create separation in the third quarter and ultimately escaped with a 107-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks that moved them over .500 for the first time this season.
Additionally, the Lakers extended their winning streak to three games, picked up a fifth win in the last six, and have now defeated the Hawks five in a row. LeBron James led all scorers with 26 points.
He got off to a hot start, scoring eight points in the first quarter.