Los Angeles Lakers begin their 8 game road trip at the Utah Jazz
Jazz win their third straight game in last night's matchup vs Lakers
Lakers fall to the Jazz, 139-116
The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 139-116 on Monday night at Vivint Arena. The Jazz were led by Lauri Markkanen, who had 34 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson added 25 points for the Jazz, while Malik Beasley scored 21 points. The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who had 29 points and 14 rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 21 points for the Lakers, while LeBron James scored 18 points.
The Jazz led by eight points at the end of the first quarter, and they extended their lead to 15 points by halftime. The Lakers cut the Jazz's lead to six points in the third quarter, but the Jazz were able to pull away in the fourth quarter. The Jazz shot 55.1% from the field, while the Lakers shot 41.7% from the field.
The Lakers are now 19-23 on the season, while the Jazz are 26-24. The Lakers will continue their road trip on Wednesday night when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz will host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
**Key Stats:** * Lauri Markkanen: 34 points, 12 rebounds * Jordan Clarkson: 25 points * Malik Beasley: 21 points * Anthony Davis: 29 points, 14 rebounds * Dennis Schroder: 21 points * LeBron James: 18 points **Key Takeaways:** * The Jazz were the more aggressive team from the start of the game. * The Lakers struggled to keep up with the Jazz's pace and physicality. * The Lakers need to find a way to be more consistent on offense. **Next Up:** * Lakers: @ Timberwolves (Wednesday, January 18) * Jazz: vs. Kings (Wednesday, January 18)