The Los Angeles Lakers are off to an 8-3 start and look more connected than ever. A big reason for their early success is Austin Reaves, who has been on an absolute tear to open the season. His first five games were a historic stretch that no one else in NBA history has ever accomplished.

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Bradley Beal the rest of this season after his recent hip injury will lead to surgery. Here's the latest:

The LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks locked horns in an interconference regular-season game at the State Farm Arena on Saturday.

The LA Lakers face the Charlotte Hornets Monday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, set for 7 p.m. ET.

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Everyone had Amen Thompson pegged as the obvious breakout candidate in the NBA this year, but it would be extremely impressive if he secured his first All-Star appearance in year three. If the Rockets can continue their winning ways, Amen will have an excellent case to be their third All-Star next to Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.