The Atlanta Hawks own the NBA’s longest winning streak, emerging victorious in seven consecutive games. The sledding does become more difficult for Trae Young, Nate McMillan and company on Saturday afternoon, however, as the Hawks begin a grueling, eight-game road trip with a visit to STAPLES Center to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Hawks and Lakers met in early February, with the Lakers picking up an eight-point victory. That game was perhaps best known for the incident between LeBron James and a couple of courtside fans at State Farm Arena, though Young’s third-quarter explosion was also of note.