Lakers-Hawks Postgame Reaction: LA Moves To 4th In West, LeBron Passes MJ, New-Look Rotation

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers continuing to forge a defensive identity, LeBron James passing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history, LeBron's recent offensive stretch, the impact of Anthony Davis returning to the rotation and the glass, the first look at the post-trade rotation, Austin Reaves' floor, and more. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:39 Overarching takeaway

6:39 Stat of the night

8:52 Takeaway No. 1: First look at the post-trade rotation

13:59 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron is in his best offensive stretch of the season

18:21 Takeaway No. 3: Signs of growth from Austin Reaves on a tough night

22:51 Q&A

1:05:54 Outro

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