Lakers coach Phil Jackson was right about one thing when he addressed the media pregame: No telling what you're going to get the first game back from All-Star Weekend.
The Lakers came out sharp. The Hawks looked as if they were still on break.
The five-day layoff did the Lakers some good as they snapped a three-game losing streak, trouncing the Hawks from start to finish 104-80 Tuesday at Staples Center.
Boston and Miami registered big margin victories too. The Celtics ended a six-game road slide against the Warriors on a double-double from Rondo, while the Heat easily defeated the Kings as LeBron james scored 30 or more for the 250th time in his career.