The Lakers have been in good shape lately, with a three-game winning streak, and they will play at home on Jan. 8 against the Hawks. LeBron will continue to lead the team to victory with excellent performances, Westbrook, Anthony, Munch and others to support, the Lakers strive to win 4 consecutive wins on the doorstep. The Eagles' Young is a doubtful player, and they will also strive to overturn the Lakers on the road.
The Lakers won 122-114 in their last game at home against the Kings, winning three straight games. There is an advantage in continuing home games, so four consecutive wins are the only goal. LeBron's game against the Kings slashed 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and he scored 30+ statistics, which is very difficult for the veteran. LeBron is also a barometer for the Lakers, and his attack is the key to the team's victory. Against the Hawks, what LeBron has to do is continue to stabilize the output, then it will put a lot of pressure on the opponent and create more opportunities for his teammates.
Westbrook had 19 points and seven rebounds in his last game, and the most praiseworthy thing was that he didn't make a single mistake, which was very important for the team. Against the Hawks, Wei Shao maintains the offensive state on the one hand, and on the other hand, he still has to control the number of mistakes, so the Lakers' winning hopes will be greatly increased.
The Lakers were able to achieve three consecutive wins not just by Westbrook and LeBron, but by several other players who also played a key role. Among them, Munch's performance has to be mentioned, he scored 24 points against the Kings, shooting 6 three-pointers, giving the team plenty of outside fire support. Munch returned to the game after December 26 and scored in double figures in all five of the games he played, including four 20+ performances, making him a powerful attack point for the team.
Anthony and Tucker are also important attack points for the Lakers, and they must stand up and continue to exert their strength. Howard finally got a chance to play in the last game and he did well. Against the Hawks, Howard will play against Capela and be sure to restrain the opponent. Head coach Vogel is likely to choose to change sides, and Howard is very likely to return to the starting lineup, which can also reduce the pressure on LeBron.
The Eagles' last game against the Kings resulted in a 108-102 win to avoid a losing streak. It should be known that the Hawks core Trae Young is absent, but still wins the Kings, so the overall strength of this team is not bad. It's not easy against the Lakers, and the Hawks will still strive for a winning streak.
Trae Young has a back injury, so it's a state of doubt to play now. Young has averaged 28.4 points and 9.5 assists per game this season, which is the absolute core of the team, and there have been 56 points in a single game before. If Young can play, then it will put a lot of pressure on the Lakers' defensive end, and if they continue to be absent, then the Hawks can only hope that other players will stand up.
The Hawks are also affected by the health protection process, with Bogdanovic and Collins before that, fortunately they have been lifted, but the status of the game is unknown. If they can play, then it is a good addition to the team. The Hawks also have Hutter, Reddish, Gallinari, Lou Wei and others available, and they also have to play performances, otherwise it will be difficult for the Hawks to win the Lakers.
Expected Starting Players:
Hawks: Wright, Huet, Bogdanovic, Collins, Capela.
Lakers: Westbrook, Bradley, Munch, Johnson, LeBron.