Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in road trip finale win over Atlanta Hawks

Feb 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Montrezl Harrell will win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year again if this keeps up!

Another player that wreaked havoc on the Hawks interior defense after Clint Capela left with foul trouble was Montrezl Harrell.

Harrell knocked down his first five shots from the field and hit both of his free throws. Plus he was very efficient on the defensive end as well.

  • Gallinari thought he had a mismatch with Alex Caruso guarding him at the elbow.
  • When Gallinari drove to the basket, watch the rotation by Harrell to help out at the rim.
  • Then Trezl power spiked the ball nearly through the floor. 

Then there are plays like these that Los Angeles Lakers fans have quickly gotten used to this season.

Montrezl Harrell had one of his best games this season with 19 points (8-9 shooting!), 3 rebounds (2 offensive!), with 2 steals and the aforementioned block.

Montrezl Harrell led a dominant performance from the Lakers bench. Read on to see another bench performer that continues to improve each game!