Photos: Hawks can't stop LeBron James, fall to Lakers

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Photos: Hawks can't stop LeBron James, fall to Lakers

Photos from the Hawks vs. Lakers game on Dec. 30, 2022.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20), guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13), forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. James made the basket and was fouled on the play. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks off of the court after their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the closing minute of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Rapper 2 Chainz, left, talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after the Lakers win against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after making a dunk against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a three-point shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after making a three-point shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) goes up for a dunk against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan, center, talks with Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, left, and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan reacts to a play during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks to the bench during a time out after a basket by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) and center Thomas Bryant (31) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a shot against Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) attempts a three-point shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) walks to the bench during a time out after Collins was called for a foul on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (not pictured) in the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) attempts a three-point shot against Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) goes up for a dunk against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates a play with guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) reacts after he is called for a foul during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) attempts a shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) attempts a shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel (35) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a layup against Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin (14) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin (14) attempts a shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a three-point shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after he is called for a technical foul during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) attempts a three-point shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) grabs a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley (21) and forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin (14) reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) points to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (not pictured) before the start of their game at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20), guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13), forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. James made the basket and was fouled on the play. The Lakers won 130-121. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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