Los Angeles erased Utah’s first-quarter surge to take a three-point lead into halftime.
Utah exploded for 47 points in the opening quarter and led the Lakers by 18, but Los Angeles answered with a 45-point second to turn the game around. The Lakers outscored the Jazz 45-24 in the period and carried a 74-71 edge into the break. Luka Doncic has 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while Austin Reaves added 15 for Los Angeles; Lauri Markkanen leads Utah with 16 and Airious Bailey has 15. After halftime, watch whether Utah can slow the Lakers’ offense and reclaim control after surrendering that first-quarter advantage.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic (Lakers): 25 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): 16 points, 3-for-6 from three Airious Bailey (Jazz): 15 points, 7 rebounds