LA Lakers Vs. Atlanta Hawks: Where To Watch Live, Preview, Betting Odds, Prediction

Currently at 29-30 and 2.5 games behind Houston for the final playoff spot in the West, the Lakers are fresh off a convincing 116-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday.

Los Angeles shot a blistering 16-for-32 from three-point range, with Kobe Bryant connecting on four three-pointers en route to a game-high 33 points, with five rebounds and five assists.

The Laker bench proved the X-Factor, tallying 46 points, led by guard Jodie Meeks' 16 points and 4-for-9 shooting from downtown and Antawn Jamison’s 17 points and eight rebounds.

Meeks shoots a smooth 43 percent from three in Laker victories.

Point guard Steve Nash struggled with his shot, going 4-for-12 for 12 points, but that could be attributed to back spasms flaring up. The 39-year-old was listed as day-to-day before the Minnesota game, and still is heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Hawks.

Atlanta, now 33-24, has been just as successful as the Lakers in the second half, going 4-2 in their last six, but dropped a disappointing 92-87 loss to the lowly Phoenix Suns.

The Hawks failed to defend the three-point line with Phoenix converting 10 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc, and Phoenix twins Markieff and Marcus Morris came off the bench for a combined 27 points and 11 combined.

Forward Al Horford scored a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Kyle Korver totaled 17 points and eight rebounds with two blocks. Josh Smith shot 2-for-11 for five points and equal number of turnovers.

The game tips-off at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time, and you can watch a live online stream by purchasing NBA League Pass Broadband here.

Betting Odds:  Los Angeles is favored by 5.5 points

Over/Under:   207 points

Prediction: The Lakers are on a tear, and while they might fail to contain Horford, Bryant should dominate for second straight game. Look for Nash to play a solid game in an L.A. blowout.

Predicted Score: Los Angeles 100, Atlanta 88