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Lakers hold off Hawks for 124-114 win, Johnson praises team's toughness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:50 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Lakers hold off Hawks for 124-114 win, Johnson praises team's toughness

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 124-114 victory against the Atlanta Hawks on November 10, improving their record to 10-2 in the 2026-27 season. The game marked a strong performance for the Lakers, who were on the second night of a back-to-back and previously defeated the Detroit Pistons. Magic Johnson commended the Lakers for their mental and physical resilience compared to last season, attributing their success to a younger, more athletic roster. The team's ability to adapt to a faster pace has been highlighted as key to their current form.

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•Lakers improve record to 10-2 with win over Hawks
•Magic Johnson praises mental and physical toughness of the team
•Lakers were on second night of a back-to-back
•New players help team play at a faster pace
•Previous victory against Detroit marked significant improvement

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Magic Johnson toasts Lakers for being ‘mentally and physically tougher’ than last season

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The Los Angeles Lakers have won 10 of their first 12 games in the 2026-27 season, and on Monday, it took a resilient effort for the Lakers to hold on for a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks . What made this victory even more noteworthy was that they were on the second night of a back-to-back, and they beat another strong Eastern Conference […] The post Magic Johnson toasts Lakers for being ‘mentally and physically tougher’ than last season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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