We'll find out just how good the Hawks are with this matinee matchup. Atlanta is 7-0 since replacing Lloyd Pierce with Nate McMillan. The best way to get involved with this game, though, is Under the total. 
It's easy to think offense with LeBron James and the Lakers. But LA actually ranks second in the NBA in fewest points allowed per game at 106.3. That number shrinks even more to 105.7 if you go by just the last four games. 
The Hawks have really improved defensively and professionally under the veteran tutelage of McMillan. Atlanta has allowed fewer than 113 points in seven of its last eight games. The Hawks have permitted an average of only 97 points during their past four games. 
The teams last met on Feb. 1 and there were just 206 points scored in 107-99 Lakers' victory. 
This also is a rare home day game for the Lakers so the early start time is another checkmark to the Under.