The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-119, showcasing balanced scoring and strong shooting. Jordan Clarkson and Isaiah Collier nearly achieved triple-doubles, while Keyonte George secured a double-double.
Coach Will Hardy praised his team’s resilience and maturity after the win. “We had our two young guards with nine and 10 assists, respectively,” he said of Collier and George. “The way they took care of the ball and got it moving for us was great.” The Jazz got double-digit scoring from all six starting players, with Keyonte George leading by example.
Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 32 points, including six three-pointers against Luka Doncic. The win marks a revenge game after Monday’s blowout loss in Doncic’s Los Angeles debut. Doncic put up 16 points despite being “questionable” for the game.
The Jazz outshot the Lakers in both field goals and free throws, with Markkanen’s six three-pointers playing a key role. Coach Hardy praised George for his maturity after moving into a sixth-man role. “Keyonte has understood that this is not meant to be a punishment,” he said. “It’s meant to get the best out of him and put him in a position where he can be successful.”
Source: https://www.ksl.com/article/51252182/jazz-ride-balanced-scoring-solid-shooting-night-in-131-119-home-win-over-lakers