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Weary and downtrodden from a losing streak that stretched to three games after a loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, the Lakers entered Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with Luka Doncic and LeBron James both listed as “questionable.”

From Los Angeles Times

The shooting spree came less than 24 hours after the Lakers, who rank 24th in three-point shooting percentage, were a frigid eight for 36 from three against Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

His progress on defense and electric dunks on offense helped Hayes earn closing minutes in clutch games against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 2 and the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 9.

From Los Angeles Times

But Hayes felt the hamstring injury late in the game against Sacramento and couldn’t return, Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times

But, he cautions, it’s all taking place against this backdrop of “very deep and persistent abnormality.”

From Slate