Lakers hold off Jazz 105-104

Lakers Edge Jazz 105-104, James Reaches 15,000 Career Field Goals

Game Recap

Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104 on Sunday night.

Key Moments

• James made a running left-handed hook with 41.0 seconds left, but Walker Kessler made a putback on the other end to keep the Jazz within a basket.
• Lauri Markkanen scored 22 points and John Collins had 21 as the Jazz lost for the eighth time in nine games.
• Davis scored 16 points in the third quarter, and James took over in the fourth quarter when Davis was resting.

Takeaways

• James filled the playmaker role and Davis’ strong play gave the Lakers a little cushion, but the weary Lakers had to hold off the Jazz’s late run.
• The Jazz commits more turnovers than any team in the league and it hurt them again with two key giveaways down the stretch. The Jazz had 15 turnovers that led to 20 Lakers points.

Key Stat

• James topped 15,000 career made field goals in the second quarter, becoming the second player in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837) to reach that mark.

Up Next

• Utah visits Oklahoma City on Tuesday to open a seven-game trip, and the Lakers visit Minnesota on Monday.

Conclusion

The Lakers were able to come out on top despite being short-handed, with James and Davis leading the way. The Jazz’s struggles with turnovers continued to haunt them, leading to a tough loss. The teams will be back in action soon, with the Jazz facing a tough road trip and the Lakers visiting Minnesota.

FAQs

Q: What was the final score in the game?
A: 105-104 in favor of the Lakers

Q: Who led the Lakers in scoring?
A: Anthony Davis with 33 points and LeBron James with 27 points

Q: What was the key moment in the game?
A: LeBron James’ running left-handed hook with 41.0 seconds left, followed by a putback by Walker Kessler to keep the Jazz within a basket.

Q: What was the key stat in the game?
A: LeBron James topping 15,000 career made field goals, becoming the second player in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to reach that mark.