The Los Angeles Lakers welcome the Atlanta Hawks to Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, with tip-off scheduled for 10:30 PM ET. This one is less about ideal matchups and more about who is actually able to play, as both teams are dealing with injuries that could decide the game.The Lakers are coming off a back-to-back, so minutes and availability will be closely watched. The Hawks arrive shorthanded as well but have managed to keep winning despite missing key players. With several starters listed as questionable on both sides, the outcome may depend on which team adapts better once the final lineups are set.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Injury Report (January 13, 2026)
Atlanta Hawks injury situation vs Lakers
• Luke Kennard (SG, neck sprain) is questionable. He is coming off a strong shooting performance, going 6-for-9 from three in his last game. • Asa Newell (PF, quadriceps) is questionable and remains uncertain after picking up the injury recently. • Zaccharie Risacher (SF, knee inflammation/bone contusion) is questionable and has missed the last two games. • N’Faly Dante (C, knee) is out indefinitely with no return date. • Nikola Durisic (SG, elbow) remains out long-term. • Kristaps Porzingis (C, Achilles tendinitis) will miss his third straight game, leaving Atlanta short in the frontcourt.
Los Angeles Lakers (23–14)
• Luka Dončić (SF, thigh) is questionable on the second night of a back-to-back. • Rui Hachimura (PF, calf) is questionable due to a lingering strain. • Austin Reaves (PG, Grade 2 calf strain) is out with no clear timeline to return. • Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) is expected to miss several more weeks.LeBron James is not officially listed but has been dealing with foot arthritis and sciatica. His status could be decided close to tip-off.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Team Stats and Recent Form
The Los Angeles Lakers have been solid at home but have shown defensive issues with key players out. Atlanta Hawks enters the game on a three-game winning streak and has won five of its last seven.
| Team | Record | PPG | Opp PPG | Key Leader (PTS / REB / AST) |
| Lakers | 23–14 | ~115 | ~112 | Dončić / James |
| Hawks | Recent surge | – | – | Jalen Johnson (22.1 / 9.7 / 8.3), Onyeka Okongwu (15.5 / 8.0 / 3.9) |
Atlanta is favored by 2.5 points, with the total set at 231.5.
How to Watch Tonight’s Lakers vs Hawks Game (January 13, 2026)
The game will air on Spectrum SportsNet locally and NBA TV nationally. Streaming options include NBA League Pass, ESPN+, and FuboTV. Radio coverage is available on SiriusXM NBA Radio. International viewers can check NBA.com for local listings.
What to Watch For
If Dončić plays, his impact will be immediate, especially with Reaves out. Atlanta will lean on Jalen Johnson to control the pace and create offense. With both teams short-handed, execution and bench minutes may decide the result.
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