Hawks survive Lakers

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 6: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a shot in overtime against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena on December 6, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks earned their sixth straight win with Trae Young scoring a three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 and overcome a LeBron James triple-double.

James, who had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, saw his 31-foot three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left come out off the rim as the Lakers fell to a third straight loss.

The game ended tied at 119-119 in regulation after Young’s last-gasp three-point attempt was blocked by Max Christie.

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