Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways from a Narrow Loss to the Lakers

Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three takeaways from an absolutely crazy game against the LeBron James-led Lakers against your Atlanta Hawks.

The Atlanta Hawks found themselves in sunny southern California Sunday night, playing the Lakers at the Staples Center. They entered the night with a 3-9 record, and left with a one-point loss, thanks to some classic Lebron magic.

The Hawks showed real heart tonight, and if this was college football, this is what you would call a “quality loss”.

Taurean Prince and Kent Bazemore came to play, but were ultimately out-dueled by the King. Even though it resulted in a loss, this was probably the most exciting game the Hawks have been involved in this year, minus the comeback to the Mavericks.

Here are three takeaways we can gather from a close game in LA: