Utah Jazz Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Blog: Live Updates, Analysis, And ...

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz controlled the action for most of the night, surprising the Lakers with a 131-119 win. Lauri Markkanen led five Jazz players in double figures with 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting.

The Jazz (13-40) hosted the new-look Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) at Delta Center on Wednesday, February 12. LA enters the night riding the high of a six-game winning streak and sits fourth in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. The tanking Jazz are 14th in the West, one loss behind the New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles has already beaten the Jazz three times this season. On December 1, the Lakers won 105-104 at Delta Center.

JAZZ WIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/1qKmv6y3Ch

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

Tonight’s game is five-time All-NBA Luka Dončić’s first road game since LA stunned not just the NBA world but the sports universe by swapping Anthony Davis for the 25-year-old generational talent.

Already one of the league’s best creators and shot-makers, Dončić all-time great LeBron James, forming a duo that many around the league believe significantly raises the Lakers’ ceiling now and in the future. With James turning 40 in December, analysts think Dončić can ease the burden on James, leaving both fresh for a deep playoff run.

Unfortunately for the fast-falling Jazz, Utah was the sacrificial lamb on Sunday night. Dončić started the game, adding 14 points, five boards, and four assists in his debut. James looked reinvigorated with his new Slovenian running mate, finishing with 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in the 132-112 win.

Utah Jazz Injury Report

Jazz guard Collin Sexton will miss his fifth-straight game after spraining his ankle early in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. Utah’s lone trade-deadline player acquisition, KJ Martin, remains out as he ramps up to NBA-level conditioning.

Utah is otherwise healthy as they play the penultimate game of the NBA schedule’s first half.

OUT – Collin Sexton (ankle)

OUT – KJ Martin (return to conditioning)

OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)

Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Despite the Lakers’ top three players being on the injury report, head coach J.J. Redick expects to have his full complement of stars available tonight in Salt Lake. Dončić will be playing his second game since suffering a strained calf on Christmas Day. He did not play in January.

PROBABLE – Luka Dončić (calf)

PROBABLE – LeBron James (ankle)

PROBABLE – Bronny James (forearm)

PROBABLE – Austin Reeves (elbow)

OUT – Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle)

OUT – Maxi Kleber (foot)

OUT – Cam Reddish (personal)

OUT – Gabe Vincent (knee)

Pregame

it’s good to be home ???????? pic.twitter.com/EXmOMrWJfF

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 12, 2025

LISTEN LIVE: @utahjazz have a rematch with the @Lakers, this time at Delta Center on the @kslsports app, @KSLSportsZone and:https://t.co/asOvTPlC73 pic.twitter.com/akyToJ8fdv

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

First Quarter

Walker Kessler looks like he’s starting to learn how easy life can be when he throws his 270 lbs frame into smaller defenders.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

no horsing around when the sheriff's in town ????#TakeNote | @WalkerKessler13 pic.twitter.com/Pveawe2ApL

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

The @utahjazz survived the early LeBron/Luca minutes, trailing 19-17 midway through the first.

Let's see how they close the quarter.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Nwev1DDcgt

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

???? don’t blink ????#TakeNote | @isaiahcollier04 pic.twitter.com/JnBAxZ8669

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

Sensabaugh needs a fast break dunk or a pair of free throws or something just to see the ball go in the hoop.

He’s being hard on himself.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Isaiah Collier triple-double watch.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Lauri Markkanen leads @utahjazz to first quarter leadhttps://t.co/vIs4G4nPLc

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

At the end of one, the @utahjazz lead the @lakers 33-30.

Nice offensive quarter from Lauri Markkanen who leads all scorers with 14 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pwc5J1e2CU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

Second Quarter

same kyle, same ???????????? pic.twitter.com/vQfx5X8cCJ

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

There might be a 75 pound weight difference between Cody Williams and Luka Doncic who are guarding each other.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Not easy to block Luka Doncic's jumper, but Walker Kessler gets it (his 4th first half block) and then finishes with the lob on the other end.

He's been terrific.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

???? check out Walker’s ???????????????????? block of the season ????#TakeNote | @WalkerKessler13 pic.twitter.com/ZWlmSdgIDL

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

Walker Kessler triple-double watch.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Former @utahjazz PG Howard Eisley returns to Delta Centerhttps://t.co/AF7WIvcz9L

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

Much better performance from the @utahjazz tonight leading the @lakers 64-56 at halftime.

Walker Kessler has 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 blocks. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/VQ4vEedQf3

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

Third Quarter

???????? dribble, dribble, pull up ????????#TakeNote | @MarkkanenLauri pic.twitter.com/IgJWw4Y4yV

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

With 7:44 left in the third the @utahjazz lead the @lakers 74-69.

Luka is starting to look like Luka with 16 points including 3-7 shooting from downtown. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Tk4IgZHD7U

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

The @utahjazz are on a 17-2 run and lead the @lakers 91-71.

Lakers defense struggling with the Jazz's pace.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/nrJzHtL5JZ

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

The @utahjazz are pulling away from the @Lakers https://t.co/O7J2OgfIzj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

all of @deltacenter after that play:

???? ????( ﾉ･o･ )ﾉ pic.twitter.com/tQ1A8qPfsh

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

The @utahjazz blowout the @lakers in the third and lead 104-86 with 12 minutes left to play.

Lakers haven't held the Jazz to fewer than 30 points in any quarter. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/kgGlMFiGDq

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

Fourth Quarter

The Lakers went on All-Star break at half time.

Absolutely zero effort on either end in the third.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Isaiah's stat line right now ????#TakeNote | @isaiahcollier04 pic.twitter.com/tEKZmVOeeH

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

well would you look at the time,,,

1211 ^ 110 | 29 ⊙—-> FLAME ON 8 4 7 5 6 pic.twitter.com/85RPuHzt8c

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

???? https://t.co/iWUS2EyXnO pic.twitter.com/AxOuiAcb31

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025

Lakers are looking like a get-right game for struggling offenses.

Jazz are getting whatever they want.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

Monster game from Keyonte George.

20/10/7 off the bench.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 13, 2025

The @utahjazz down the @lakers 131-119 behind 32 points from Lauri Markkanen.

Six different Jazz players score in double-digits. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/4GosT1GR5a

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2025

Jazz-Lakers Gameday Reading

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