The Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 9) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (5 - 5) 114 - 109 on Tuesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Lakers were able to use a strong first half to allow for the victory Tuesday, out - scoring the Hawks 67 - 52. Despite being down 15 points coming into the third quarter, the Hawks went on a 130 run to get right back into the game, but unlike how the majority of the season has gone so far for the Lakers, they were able to hold off the comeback and secure the win. The Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line in the win, while also receiving contributions up and down the roster. Kobe Bryant lead the way, scoring 28 points (10 - 18 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), while handing out three assists. Bouncing back from a six - point game Sunday, Carlos Boozer was able to notch his first double - double of the season, as he finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Young also made his much - anticipated season debut and did n't dissapoint, as he shot 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc to score 17 points in 28 minutes off the bench. Both Jordan Hill and Jeremy Lin contributed double - doubles of their own, with Hill scoring 18 points along with 10 rebounds, and Lin scoring 15 points and handing out 10 assists. The Hawks' second half comeback was lead by Jeff Teague and Paul Millsap. Millsap shot 11 - for - 16 from the field to score 29 points, while also grabbing four rebounds. He's now averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds on the year. Teague finished with 23 points and three assists, as he shot 8 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line. Thabo Sefolosha got the start at small forward in this one, with both DeMarre Carroll (groin) and Mike Scott (back) sitting out. He came one rebound shy of a double - double as he contributed 10 points and nine rebounds in the loss. The Lakers' next game will be on the road Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, while the Hawks will be at hom to play the Detroit Pistons on Friday.
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