Hawks 106, Lakers 77
LOS ANGELES -- Guard Dennis Schroder scored 16 points to lead six Atlanta players in double figures, and the Hawks crushed the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 106-77 on Friday night at Staples Center.
Kyle Korver scored 15 points, Kris Humpries had 14 points and eight rebounds in his Hawks' debut, and Jeff Teague added 12 points and eight assists for Atlanta (34-28), winners of three of its last four. Paul Milsap chipped in 11 points and Kent Bazemore contributed 10.
Julius Randle collected 16 points and 10 points to lead the Lakers (12-51), who have lost 10 of their last 11 games. Brandon Bass came off the bench to scored 12 points and grab seven rebounds.
Point guard D'Angelo Russell managed just seven points on 3-of-16 shooting, missing five of his six 3-point attempts.
Kobe Bryant (sore right shoulder), Lou Williams (mild left hamstring strain) and Jordan Clarkson (patella tendon strain) were unavailable for the Lakers (12-51), who have lost 10 of their last 11.
The Hawks, who beat the Lakers 100-87 on Dec. 4, swept the season series for the first time since the 1973-74 season.
The Hawks led 26-19 after one period, then used a 28-17 surge in the second quarter for a 54-36 halftime lead. They never allowed the lead to dip below double digits after the first half.
Atlanta made 55.6 percent of its shots compared to only 35.6 percent for Los Angeles in the first half. The Hawks also hit seven of 14 (50 percent) from 3-point range to three of 17 (17.6 percent) for the Lakers, who misfired on nine of 10 attempts in the second quarter.
For the game, the Hawks shot 54.4 percent to 34.1 percent for the Lakers. Atlanta converted 13 of 28 (46.4) percent of its 3-pointers compared to only five of 27 (18.5) for the Lakers. Eight Atlanta players hit at least one trey.
Strangely, the Lakers held a 17-0 edge in second-chance points. They also won the rebounding battle 46-39.
NOTES: Lakers G Jordan Clarkson (patella tendon strain) is questionable to return for Sunday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Clarkson was moving "very gingerly" at the team's shootaround on Friday, Lakers coach Byron Scott said. G Kobe Bryant is not expected to play against the Warriors, and G Lou Williams is out. ... Los Angeles fielded its 11th different starting lineup this season. ... The Hawks held their previous three opponents -- the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors -- under 40 percent shooting. They won two of three of those games, losing to Golden State. ... For the fourth time this season, the Hawks had eight different players hit at least one 3-pointer against the Warriors. ... Atlanta plays the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at Staples Center. The Lakers host the Warriors on Sunday.