State Farm Arena Showdown: Atlanta Hawks to Host Los Angeles Lakers

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to welcome the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on their recent offensive surge. The Hawks have shown a promising trend in scoring, with a significant 134 points against the Rockets and a close 119-point effort against the Grizzlies. Despite these high-scoring games, they've been on the losing end more often than not, with a record of 12 wins and 17 losses.

The team's performance has been marked by strong shooting from both inside and beyond the arc. In their last game at State Farm Arena against Memphis, they shot an impressive 60 percent from two-point range and managed to convert 30 percent of their three-point attempts. Their free-throw accuracy stood out as well at an excellent rate of 80 percent.

However, defense remains an area for improvement for the Hawks as they allowed over 120 points in each of their past three games. This defensive vulnerability could be exploited by a Lakers squad known for its dynamic offense.

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Atlanta to tighten up defensively while maintaining its offensive efficiency. With players stepping up from both the starting lineup and bench contributing significant points recently, there's potential for an exciting matchup where every possession will count.

Fans can expect an energetic atmosphere at State Farm Arena as both teams vie for dominance on the court. The home advantage may play into Atlanta's hands if they leverage crowd support effectively.

Catch all the action live on January 31st at State Farm Arena or tune into BSSE channel 649 or SportsNet LA channel 691 depending on your locale. The game is scheduled to tip off at half-past midnight UTC time (7:30 PM Eastern Time).