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The Atlanta Hawks (4-5, 9th in Eastern Conference) host the Los Angeles Lakers (7-2, 2nd in Western Conference) Saturday at State Farm Arena.

The Hawks are playing their second game in as many nights after losing to Toronto in Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup East Group A action. The Lakers, meanwhile, will be well-rested, having last played Wednesday in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Here are three key storylines to know heading into Saturday’s inter-conference matchup.

Road Warriors: The Lakers embark on a five-game road swing Saturday. Being away from Crypto.com Arena has not fazed the Lakers this season, though. Los Angeles is the only team with a spotless road record thus far (4-0). They’ll be put to the test over the next week (ATL, CHA, OKC, NOP, MIL). The Laker

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