- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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The Atlanta Hawks (4-4) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) at State Farm Arena this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Lakers secured a narrow win over the Spurs, finishing 118-116. Los Angeles registered a 44.6% shooting percentage (37 of 83) and successfully converted 10 of 31 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they sank 34 of 44 attempts, resulting in a 77.3% accuracy. On the rebounding front, the Lakers collected 38 boards, including 12 on the offensive end. They also notched up 23 assists, forced the Spurs into 19 turnovers, and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed San Antonio a shooting rate of 48.6% from the field, with the Spurs going 36 of 74. San Antonio collected 37 rebounds and had 5 blocks in the match, converting 31 of 40 free throws for a 77.5% success rate and hitting 13 of 33 three-pointers. The foul count saw the Lakers finish with 30 fouls and the Spurs with 36.
Luka Doncic played a pivotal role for his team in this contest. He finished with 33.3% shooting from the floor, dishing out 13 assists, while logging 42 minutes on the court and grabbing 9 rebounds. Doncic concluded the game with 35 points, shooting 9 out of 27.
Heading into this matchup, Los Angeles boasts a 7-2 record this season. The team averages 16.8 turnovers per game and commits 21.4 fouls nightly. Collectively, the Lakers are securing 39.9 rebounds and have accumulated 241 assists, ranking them 4th in the NBA for assists. They have a shooting percentage of 33.0% from beyond the arc (93 of 282) and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Currently, the Lakers average 119.6 points per game, placing them 11th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 52.0%.
On the defensive end, Los Angeles forces 16.3 turnovers per game while conceding 24.3 fouls. They rank 28th in the league for most assists surrendered, having allowed 236. Opponents shoot 47.5% (374 of 788) against the Lakers, who allow 40.2 rebounds per game. Additionally, the Lakers give up 35.4% on three-point attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA for points allowed per game (116.6).
In their last outing, the Hawks triumphed over the Magic, concluding the game with a score of 127-112. Atlanta recorded 28 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 34 for the matchup. Despite committing 20 turnovers, they managed to secure 11 steals. The Magic were penalized with 30 fouls, leading the Hawks to the free-throw line for 42 attempts, converting 34 for an 81.0% rate. Atlanta successfully drained 13 of 30 three-point attempts (43.3%) and shot 40 of 72 overall, resulting in 55.6%. The Hawks held the Magic to a 43.4% shooting, allowing them to connect on 36 of 83 attempts. Orlando fared 32.4% from deep, going 11 of 34, and finished 29 of 33 from the charity stripe (87.9%). Overall, Atlanta allowed Orlando to collect a total of 41 rebounds (14 offensive).
Zaccharie Risacher was key for the Hawks, contributing 21 points in 26 minutes and registering 1 assist. He shot 7 of 14, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0%, along with 4 rebounds.
This season, Atlanta’s record stands at 4-4. The Hawks are averaging 22.4 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.4%. They dish out 27.8 assists per game (6th in the league) while averaging 14.5 turnovers. Atlanta has scored a total of 933 points this season (116.6 per game) and collects an average of 41.9 rebounds, shooting 48.6% from the field, ranking them 11th in the league.
Defensively, the Hawks sit 14th in the league for points allowed per game (117.4). They force 17.1 turnovers per game and limit opponents to 45.9% shooting from the floor (8th in the NBA). Atlanta permits 32.2% shooting on three-pointers (100 of 311) and allows 79.7% conversion from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 26.6 assists and 47.6 rebounds per game, ranking 19th and 27th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA spread?
Prediction: Back Atlanta
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