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The LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks will meet for the first time this season on Saturday at the State Farm Arena. The 7-2 Lakers enter this clash as the hottest team in the NBA behind a five-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Hawks are 4-5, coming off two losses in the last three games.
Amid key injuries, both teams' starting lineups and rotations have been fluid. Here's a look at their potential combinations for Saturday.
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LA Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 8)
LA Lakers starting lineup
The Lakers will retain their starting lineup from Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart shared the backcourt, with Jake LaRavia joining Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton in the frontcourt.
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Lakers' depth chart against the Hawks:
| PG | Luka Doncic | Nick Smith Jr. | Bronny James |
| SG | Marcus Smart | Dalton Knecht | |
| SF | Jake LaRavia | Chris Manon | |
| PF | Rui Hachimura | Jarred Vanderbilt | Maxi Kleber* |
| C | Deandre Ayton | Jaxson Hayes | Christian Koloko |
Atlanta Hawks starting lineup
The Hawks will retain their starting lineup from Friday against the Raptors. Nickeil Walker-Alexander started at point guard alongside Dyson Daniels. Meanwhile, Zaccharie Risaacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis were the frontcourt trio.
Hawks' depth chart against the Lakers:
| PG | Nickeil Walker-Alexander | Luke Kennard* | Keaton Wallace | |
| SG | Dyson Daniels | Vit Krejci | ||
| SF | Zaccharie Risacher | Caleb Houstan | ||
| PF | Jalen Johnson | Mouhamed Gueye | Asa Newell | Jacob Toppin |
| C | Kristaps Porzingis | Onyeka Okongwu | N'Faly Dante | Eli John N'Diaye |
LA Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks Injury Report Tonight (Nov. 8)
LA Lakers injury report
The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero. Reaves will miss his third straight game with a groin ailment. Meanwhile, James has sciatica and has yet to make his season debut. Thiero is nursing a knee injury and hasn't played a game, either. Vincent has been out since Oct. 26 with an ankle injury.
Maxi Kleber is questionable to make his season debut. The forward has been dealing with abdominal strain.
Atlanta Hawks injury report
The Hawks will be without Trae Young. The star point guard has been out since Oct. 29 due to a sprained MCL he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets in his last outing. Young could be out for at least four weeks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.
Meanwhile, Luke Kennard is day-to-day due to an illness. He missed Friday's game against the Raptors.
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