Doncic back in action
The Los Angeles Lakers have Luka Doncic back in their lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The guard missed the previous match against the Detroit Pistons because of lower back tightness, but he is now ready to play in Atlanta.
Doncic resumes what has been a brilliant start to the season. He is currently leading the entire league with an average of 40.1 points per game. He has scored 40 or more points in four straight games. In total, Doncic has scored 361 points in nine games this season, which is the third most points through nine games in NBA history.
Reaves and Grimes ruled out
While Doncic makes his return, Los Angeles will still be short handed. Guard Austin Reaves is out of the game due to an illness. Reaves played a huge role in the 121-116 victory against Detroit on Sunday while Doncic sat out. He scored a season high 43 points in that win to keep the momentum going.
Quentin Grimes will also miss the matchup against Atlanta. The team announced that Grimes is out because of a sprained finger on his right hand.
Opportunity for rookie Cameron Carr
With two key guards missing, Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed his plans to change the rotation. Redick said that he intends to give early rotation minutes to rookie Cameron Carr. Carr was the first round draft pick for Los Angeles.
This move gives the young rookie a chance to step into the action early against Atlanta as Los Angeles tries to handle their missing rotation players.
Winning streaks on the line
Both teams enter Monday night with plenty of momentum. The Lakers carry a five game winning streak into Atlanta after their victory on Sunday night.
The Atlanta Hawks are also in good form, coming into the game with a four game winning streak of their own.
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