On the second game of Luka Doncic in a Laker uniform, the Los Angeles Laker lost to the Utah Jazz (119 – 131).
The Jazz led by Forward Lauri Markkanen scoring 32 points with 5 rebounds and a season-high three steals, Markkanen also made 6 three-points. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Walker Kessler also punished the Lakers, who are without a legitimate center by grabbing 8 rebounds with 2 steals and 6 blocks, to add to his 16 points.
He cooked with this one ๐จโ๐ณ๐ซ๐ฎ#PerformanceLeader presented by @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/pDBRU83Um8
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
JC put up 20 points for the fourth time in the last 5 games, including a season-high ๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ boards ๐ดโโ ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐ฅ#TakeNote presented by @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/llF63qnfoS
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
It was a close game in the first half but the Jazz started to pull away at the end of the 3rd qtr and maintained a sizable lead throughout the 4th qtr. Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 19 points, followed by Lebron James with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and Luka Doncic, playing his second game with just 16 points.
Dalton Knecht, who is playing back after his trade to the Hornets was rescinded, scored 10 points and Bronny James Jr. added 9 points but played mainly during garbage time.
Three Jazzmen flirting with triple-doubles, a season-high in blocks for The Sheriff and six guys in double-figures?!
Yeah, that'll end LA's winning streak ๐#TakeNote presented by @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/qiMstSJJXh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
Utah Jazz will host the LA Clippers this Thursday, while the Lakers will host the Charlotte Hornet on the 20th of Feb. after the All-Star break.
