Utah Jazz Defeat Los Angeles Lakers 117 109

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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Nov 19, 2024 Box Scores
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Utah Jazz Defeat Los Angeles Lakers 117-109

Jazz Win Third Straight Game

The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 117-109 on Saturday for their third straight victory. Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 27 points, followed by Collin Sexton's 23 and Jordan Clarkson’s 19 points off the bench. The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis' 26 points and 12 rebounds, with Russell Westbrook adding 21 points and Dennis Schroder coming off the bench for 16 points.

The Jazz led by as many as 17 points in the first half, but the Lakers cut the deficit to 5 points in the third quarter. In the the fourth quarter, the Jazz pulled away again, outscoring the Lakers 32-26 to secure the victory.

With the win, the Jazz improved to 9-8 on the season, while the Lakers fell to 6-11. The Jazz will next host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, while the Lakers will host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

Takeaways from the Game

- The Jazz's bench was a big factor in the win, outscoring the Lakers' bench 43-22. - The Jazz shot 49.5% from the field, including 42.9% from three-point range. - The Lakers shot just 42.6% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range. - The Jazz outrebounded the Lakers 43-32. - The Jazz had 22 assists to the Lakers' 20. - The Jazz committed 14 turnovers to the Lakers' 12.