The Los Angeles Lakers earned their 12th season victory with a 105-104 nailbiting win over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz crowd was frantic down the stretch. The Lakers locked in and got clutch buckets when it counted from both LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James’ driving left-hander that put the Lakers up 105-102 ended up being the bucket that put the Lakers up for good. The Lakers blocked Collin Sexton’s attempt at the buzzer to seal the victory.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 33 points on 13-for-25 shooting. Davis knocked down 2-for-4 from the three-point line. He knocked down 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Davis grabbed 11 rebounds, recorded two steals, and blocked a shot.
LeBron James scored 27 points on 12-for-28 shooting. James knocked down 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. James grabbed five rebounds, dished out 14 assists, and blocked two shots on the night.
More Lakers Contributions
- Rui Hachimura scored 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, dished out three assists, and recorded two steals.
- Gabe Vincent scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded a steal.
- Max Christie scored 12 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out two assists.
The Lakers travel next to Minneapolis, Minnesota to face the Timberwolves on Monday, 12/2. Tip-off from the Target Center is at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. The game will air on NBA TV.
