The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off 2025 on a high note, earning a win over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Anthony Davis being out of the lineup.
They now look to keep things going when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in the second night of a back-to-back.
L.A. is looking for revenge in this game after losing to the Hawks in Atlanta in an overtime thriller a few weeks ago. Trae Young hit a big game-winning 3-pointer to secure the victory for his team.
The Lakers look much different this time around though after acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in a trade involving D’Angelo Russell.