Hawks Eye Redemption Against Lakers at Crypto.com Arena

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On March 7, 2024, the Hawks showcased a dominant performance at State Farm Arena, outscoring the Cavaliers 112-101. The Hawks' offense was firing on all cylinders with a field goal percentage of 51 and an impressive three-point shooting rate of 37 percent.

The game against Cleveland highlighted Atlanta's ability to control both ends of the court. The team led for nearly 39 minutes and built up a commanding lead that peaked at 21 points. This level of dominance is something that ATL will look to replicate as they head into enemy territory at Crypto.com Arena.

However, it won't be an easy task against LAL who will have home-court advantage and a crowd eager to see their team win. But if we take cues from ATL's recent road game against New York Knicks on March 6, where they secured a solid win with a scoreline of 116-100, it's clear that playing away doesn't faze them. Their bench depth came through with significant contributions totaling 34 points.

ATL has been showing signs of improvement in ball movement and shot selection which were evident in their games leading up to this matchup. They've been able to maintain an effective field goal percentage above average while keeping turnovers relatively low – factors that could tip scales in their favor even when facing formidable opponents like LAL.

Defensively, ATL has room for improvement; despite winning games they've allowed opponents high scoring percentages from within the paint – something LeBron James and his Lakers will likely exploit unless addressed.

Looking ahead to March 18th’s clash, fans should expect ATL’s stars like Trae Young to step up once again as he did with his stellar performance earlier this month. However, it'll be crucial for role players and bench members alike to contribute effectively if they hope for success on LAL's turf.

The scheduled tip-off is set for Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 10:30 PM Eastern Time (7:30 PM local time). Fans back home can catch all live action broadcasted on SportsNet LA or BSSE networks – ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these two NBA franchises.