L.A. Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Live Score, Results and Game Highlights

Despite playing without Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, and Zaza Pachulia, the Atlanta Hawks survived a third quarter onslaught by Kobe Bryant to top the Los Angeles Lakers 96-92 on Wednesday night.

Bryant led all scorers with 31, and Devin Harris led the Hawks with 15. Atlanta had six players score in double-figures.

After getting out to a 14-point lead in the third period, the Hawks saw Bryant go off for 20 points, hitting an array of jumpers and getting to the basket at will. Bryant even heard "MVP" chants from the large contingency of Lakers fans at Philips Arena when he stepped to the free throw line. Atlanta was a...

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