On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are facing the Atlanta Hawks. This time, the Lakers may be the unique winners of a matchup with a club that is even more injured than they are. Four important Atlanta Hawks players have already been ruled out for LA's upcoming road game, according to Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks. When the game comes around, there may be two more on the shelf.
With a 7-2 record, the Lakers occupy the second spot in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the 4-5 record of the Hawks shows that they are reportedly not very convincing. The MCL sprain of Trae Young will sideline him for a minimum of one month, which necessitates a complete overhaul of the Hawks' approach.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks - When and where to watch the game
Saturday's schedule has eight NBA games on tap. The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers, tipping at 8:00 p.m. EST. On November 8, 2025, the Hawks and the Lakers face off in an NBA game that takes place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. For fans in the USA, this Hawks vs. Lakers game will be available to watch live on NBA TV, SPECSN, FDSN SE-ATL, and Fubo.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks - Expected Starting Lineups Los Angeles Lakers
Atlanta Hawks
LeBron James has been given the all-clear to return to basketball activities, but he has not yet made his season debut. Los Angeles is on a five-game winning streak going into tonight's match and has accomplished more than just getting by without him.
They have defeated the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Timberwolves twice, while they have only lost to the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers twice.
In Trae Young's absence, Atlanta must modify their approach, but they have the staff to do so. After being named one of the greatest winners of the NBA summer, they should be a little disappointed by their 4-5 start.
The Hawks have defeated the Orlando Magic twice, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Indiana Pacers, while they have lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Bulls, and Toronto Raptors twice.
Also read: Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons (11-07-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more
With a 7-2 record, the Lakers occupy the second spot in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the 4-5 record of the Hawks shows that they are reportedly not very convincing. The MCL sprain of Trae Young will sideline him for a minimum of one month, which necessitates a complete overhaul of the Hawks' approach.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks - When and where to watch the game
Saturday's schedule has eight NBA games on tap. The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers, tipping at 8:00 p.m. EST. On November 8, 2025, the Hawks and the Lakers face off in an NBA game that takes place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. For fans in the USA, this Hawks vs. Lakers game will be available to watch live on NBA TV, SPECSN, FDSN SE-ATL, and Fubo.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks - Expected Starting Lineups Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Luka Doncic
- SG Marcus Smart
- SF Jake LaRavia
- PF Rui Hachimura
- C Deandre Ayton
- PG Nickeil Walker-Alexander
- SG Dyson Daniels
- SF Zaccharie Risacher
- PF Jalen Johnson
- C Kristaps Porzingis
- Austin Reaves- Out (Groin)
- Maxi Kleber- Out (Oblique)
- Adou Thiero- Out (Knee)
- Gabe Vincent- Out (Ankle)
- LeBron James- Out (Back)
Hawks injury report for tonight vs. Lakers:
— Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) November 8, 2025
NAW (low back strain) is questionable.
Jalen Johnson (right quad contusion) is questionable.
Luke Kennard (illness) is out.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness management) is out.
Nikola Đurišić (elbow) is out.
Trae Young remains out.
Atlanta Hawks
- Luke Kennard: Out (illness)
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Day-to-day (back)
- Kristaps Porzingis: Out (illness)
- Trae Young: Out (knee)
LeBron James has been given the all-clear to return to basketball activities, but he has not yet made his season debut. Los Angeles is on a five-game winning streak going into tonight's match and has accomplished more than just getting by without him.
They have defeated the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Timberwolves twice, while they have only lost to the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers twice.
In Trae Young's absence, Atlanta must modify their approach, but they have the staff to do so. After being named one of the greatest winners of the NBA summer, they should be a little disappointed by their 4-5 start.
The Hawks have defeated the Orlando Magic twice, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Indiana Pacers, while they have lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Bulls, and Toronto Raptors twice.
Also read: Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons (11-07-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more
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