It was 50 years ago today, against the Atlanta Hawks, that the Lakers won their 33rd consecutive game — the longest winning streak in the history of the NBA. Tonight, the Purple and Gold honored their legacy and the day by clinching a 134-118 win over Atlanta, their fourth-consecutive.
The Lakers started small again and stayed small for the majority of the game. The Hawks were trying to utilize their size in the paint, but it wasn't enough to control the game. The Lakers dominant offense kept the game in their hands for 48 minutes.