Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young has talked up a potential fourth-quarter "Kobe Show" as his side prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.

Kobe has been in sparkling form since his return to the game and Young has praised his ability to turn on the heat when required, with each teammate having to be prepared for Kobe's brilliance in the closing stages of a match.

"Not on purpose, but you know to space out and get him the ball when there's 10 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. You have to wait to see if he will pass you the ball or be Kobe," Young told reporters.

"It's going to be the Kobe show in the fourth quarter, but you still have to stay ready."

The Lakers face the Hawks on Monday afternoon, before taking on the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.