On December 7, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Hawks narrowly defeated the Lakers 134-132 in overtime at home, winning six consecutive victories.
Hawks Rissachet 11 points, Jalen Johnson 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Daniels 11 points, 5 assists and 4 steals, Trae Young 31 points and 20 assists, Hunter 26 points, Bogda 20 points and 6 rebounds, Okongwu 15 points and 6 rebounds; Lakers Hachimura 12 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, James 39 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 blocks, Davis 38 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks, Knecht 14 points, Vincent 12 points and 5 assists.
In the first quarter of the game, Jalen Johnson burst out on the court and shot to steal points one after another; Hachimura's mid-range hit, James threw in a three-pointer, Hachimura's layup went in again, and the two sides started the game tied at 7. Kneckett hit a long-range shot, James made a layup, Hachimura made a three-pointer, and Christie and Davis hit the basket repeatedly; Capela and Daniels attacked one after another, Risachet scored five points in a row with a sudden shot, and Hunter scored from a distance, and the two sides were deadlocked on the court until 19 draws. Okongwu sent a dunk, Jalen Johnson made a step-back jumper, and Bogda threw in a three-pointer; Davis and Russell hit jumpers, James fired from the outside, and the two sides were deadlocked on the court until it was 26-all. Davis scored 2+1 to help the Lakers end the quarter with a 29-26 lead.
In the second quarter of the game, Krejic threw and scored, Risachet used his excellent personal ability to steal points one after another, and Okongwu scored 6 points in a row under the basket; James made an easy layup, Christie threw in a three-pointer, James chased a step-back jumper and the Hawks led 38-36. Bogda hit a big two-pointer, Daniels hit a layup, Trae Young and Bogda hit a three-pointer, Capela received a layup, and Hunter made a mid-range; Knecht hit a mid-range shot, Hachimura threw into the mid-range, James scored 5 points in a row with a burst outside shot, and Davis scored a series of baskets to make the two sides tied at 55. Hunter hit an open three-pointer and Jalen Johnson made a throw-in; Davis' basket scored six straight points and Vincent threw in a three-pointer to tie the half at 64.
In the third quarter of the game, Knecht and Hachimura scored three points in a row, Knecht made an easy layup, James made a long shot, Vincent scored a fast break layup, and the Lakers opened the score 77-66. Trae Young hit a long-range shot, Hunter hit two three-pointers in a row, and Trae Young and Bogda fired again as the Hawks tied the score at 87. Russell's three-pointer hits, James shoots a step-back jumper, and Russell hits a long-range shot; Hunter and Okongwu hit the basket in succession. At the end of the quarter, the Lakers led 97-94.
In the final quarter of the game, Okongwu completed the rebound, and Bogda made an easy layup; James continued to steal points under the basket, and the two sides tied the court at 102. Bogda fired from outside and scored two three-pointers; Knecht hit a dunk in the air, Davis threw a layup, and James hit a long-range shot to give the Lakers a 109-108 lead. Vincent and James made back-to-back baskets, and Davis dunked in the air; Hunter made a layup and Daniels scored five straight points on a burst shot on the court, and the Lakers still had a narrow lead of 117-116. Hunter made a key three-pointer; James made a layup, and the two teams tied it at 119. Trae Young's three-point stunner was blocked, and the two sides went into overtime tied at 119.
In overtime, Okongwu made a strong attack under the basket, and Hunter sent a violent dunk; Christie hit a long-range shot to give the Hawks a 123-122 lead. James hit a crucial open three-pointer and Trae Young wiped the board to tie the game at 127. Vincent hit a long-range shot and Daniels made a successful throw, and the Lakers maintained a narrow advantage at 130-129. Davis hit a jumper and James hit a key hit to give the Lakers a 132-131 lead. Trae Young hit a three-pointer and James missed a three-pointer to give the Hawks a narrow 134-132 victory.
Starting lineup
Hawks: Trae Young, Daniels, Rissachet, Jalen Johnson, Capela
Lakers: Vincent, Knecket, Hachimura, James, Thick Eyebrows