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The game against the Hawks promised to be a pivotal moment, and it did not disappoint in terms of entertainment. Despite the Lakers entering the match with renewed focus, they found themselves reverting to their previous mishaps—boneheaded plays and defensive lapses that gave their opponents critical scoring opportunities.
As the game oscillated back and forth, fans were treated to high drama when the contest spilled into overtime. However, in another unfortunate turn of events for Los Angeles, the Atlanta Hawks ultimately took the win, courtesy of a decisive three-pointer by star player Trey Young.