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Hawks and Lakers Clash Amid Star Absences
9 Nov
Summary
- Kristaps Porzingis out for Hawks due to illness
- LeBron James and Austin Reaves out for Lakers
- Luka Doncic to lead Lakers against depleted Hawks
On Saturday, November 9th, 2025, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated matchup. However, both teams will be missing several high-profile players due to various reasons.
For the Hawks, the most notable absence is that of Kristaps Porzingis, who has been ruled out for the game due to illness management. Porzingis, the Latvian center, has been carefully managed by the Hawks this season after missing the end of the 2025 playoffs with the Celtics due to illness.
On the Lakers' side, both LeBron James and Austin Reaves will also be sidelined for the game. This means that Luka Doncic will have to shoulder a significant load as he leads the Lakers against the depleted Hawks squad.
The Hawks are currently at home for this game, but they will then hit the road for a trip to California, where they will take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Porzingis may potentially be back for that game, but his status has not yet been determined.
In the meantime, the Hawks will have to find a way to compete without one of their top floor spacers and rim protectors in Porzingis. The game against the Lakers promises to be an intriguing matchup, despite the high-profile absences on both sides.
