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Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns against Atlanta Hawks in NBA 2021-22 on Saturday, 08 January 2022 at 08:30 AM IST

The Atlanta Hawks will head into the fifth game of their road trip, coming off a 108-102 victory against the Sacramento Kings. Looking to build off their win, Atlanta will try to go 3-2 on the road as they face the Lakers.

The LA Lakers will head into this game with some momentum. Rolling in with their third consecutive win, LA will look to continue their success as they make their rise through the Western Conference standings.

The Atlanta Hawks have had an even road trip so far. With two wins and two losses, the Hawks have managed to stay afloat. However, given their 17-20 record, this doesnt improve their situation much.

In their win against Sacramento, the Atlanta Hawks managed to cut a significant Kings lead and then pull away in the final minutes to earn a victory.

Without their key players, Trae Young and John Collins, Atlanta relied on the collective efforts and contributions of teammates such as Kevin Huerter, Cam Reddish and Danilo Gallinari, among others.

With six players recording double-digit scoring, the Atlanta Hawks also saw great minutes from Clint Capela, who finished the game with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Although the Atlanta Hawks will celebrate that win on the road, they may face some roster trouble ahead of their matchup against the LA Lakers. But given the importance of the game, Trae Young and John Collins should be available.

Coming out of health and safety protocols earlier this week, John Collins will be the difference maker for the Atlanta Hawks in this matchup against the LA Lakers.

Stepping up as a star for the Hawks, Collins is the perfect pick-and-roll partner for a shifty point guard such as Trae Young.

Gifted with athleticism and fundamentally sound rebounding skills, he also wields a smooth jump shot from midrange and from deep, allowing him to stretch the floor.

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John Collins has missed the Atlanta Hawks last five games. The big man is undergoing reconditioning and is hoping to make his comeback soon.

Although his status for the game is questionable, given the period of time needed to get into shape, Collins should be available to start for Atlanta. However, he may also need to be on minutes restriction.