Lakers beat Hawks; Redick says mutual trust is the foundation of their performance.

With scores from LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141-116 in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. After successfully getting back on track, head coach JJ Redick stated that trust between the players was a crucial foundation for their performance.

According to the data, LeBron James scored 31 points and 10 assists in this game, Luka Doncic scored 27 points and 12 assists, while Deandre Ayton contributed 17 points and one assist for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said, "I think it all started with the pre-game meeting. I felt the players were in great shape and were in a good state to compete and fight for each other. At the beginning of the third quarter, we were looking to launch a decisive attack and quickly widen the score gap. It was a back-to-back game, and the Atlanta Hawks are one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, but we regained our composure well and ultimately scored 39 points in the fourth quarter."

"In basketball, tactics are certainly important, but mutual trust is even more crucial. Throughout the season, our team has responded positively with concrete actions on numerous occasions. Most of the time, I prepare a plan for the pre-game meeting, and this game was no exception. We had a pre-game meeting of about 10 minutes, analyzed the Hawks' situation, and then everyone got into the right mindset together."

When discussing LeBron James' performance, Redick said, "He doesn't need anyone else's approval. His competitive endurance is simply incredible. He just keeps trying and giving it his all, playing at his own pace. LeBron James and Luka Doncic completely carried the team, combining for 22 assists and hitting key shots, but more importantly, they led the team very well on the court."

"It's a real shame that LeBron James, despite his immense dedication and commitment to the game, is still subject to criticism. If you spent every day with him and saw just how much he cares about the game, you'd see that his level of commitment is off the charts."