Lakers Control Utah Jazz In Road Loss (2024)

LOS ANGELES, CaliforniaThe Utah Jazz fell to 0-2 in Emirates NBA Cup 2024 after a 124-118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Utah trailed by double figures for most of the night but never challengedthe Lakers.

. #EmiratesNBACup Group Play continues in LA 🎲

⏰ 8:30PM MT
📺 KJZZ | JAZZ+
📻 @kslsportszone #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/38GAuImOhS

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 19, 2024

The Lakers, led by James and early Defensive Player of the Year favorite Anthony Davis, are 9-4 this season. LA averages 116.8 points per game (seventh) while allowing 99.1 ppg. In his 21st season, James averages 23.3 points a night, adding 8.6 boards and 9.2 assists.

Los Angeles is looking for its sixth straight win.

The Jazz enter at 3-10 and last in the Western Conference. The rebuilding team scores 107.2 points a night while giving up 118.5 ppg. John Collins (17.5 ppg) leads Utah in scoring, followed closely by former All-Star Lauri Markkanen’s 17.3.

Utah hopes to end a two-game losing streak while picking up its first NBA Cup win. The Jazz lost to Phoenix 120-112 in their first Cup game.

This is the first four meetings between the Jazz and Lakers this season.

Pregame

Walker Kessler remains out for the @utahjazz tomorrow against the @lakers. #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/w8qXGso1os

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 19, 2024

dress code: 🕶️ pic.twitter.com/jkFSNi2rhQ

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 20, 2024

First Quarter

The Jazz and Lakers tonight will be playing on the face of the sun. pic.twitter.com/xfXbQ64qhi

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

The @utahjazz have fallen behind 23-8 with 4:43 left in the first quarter.

The @lakers are shooting 9-12 from the floor. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/nB70UOWvkW

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

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If you exclude that 3/4 court heave, Isaiah Collier is now shooting 69 percent over his last five games.

He's attempting fewer than three shots per game, but he makes them when he shoots.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

After one the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 34-22.

Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen have six points each to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/eaeAPG8skZ

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

Second Quarter

Good start to the second quarter for the @utahjazz who have cut the @lakers lead to 8, 41-33 with 7:17 left in the half.

Jazz defense starting to get some stops. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/v1xdV6OHoE

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

Jazz youngsters having a rough go in LA.

Keyonte George, Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Isaiah Collier have combined for 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists on 1-9 shooting in 40 minutes.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

At the half the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 57-44.

The Jazz are just 3-18 from downtown to open the game. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Av2mDlqfCz

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

Third Quarter

I think the Jazz are missing Walker Kessler's screens in their halfcourt offense.

Jazz aren't getting a lot of space or movement early in the clock and the result is a lot of slow possessions.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

The @lakers have opened the second half on an 18-12 run and lead the @utahjazz 75-56.

Keyonte George does have a quick eight points and two assists in the opening five minutes of the third quarter. #takenote pic.twitter.com/8L1rxo7NuV

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

This is when the Jazz need to show a LITTLE more pride with Dalton Knecht embarrassing them.

He's still coming off screens with way too much room.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

The @utahjazz are getting lit up by @lakers rookie Dalton Knecht.

The sharpshooter is 8-9 from downtown, and had 21 points in the third quarter to bring his total to a game-high 33.

Jazz trail 97-75 after three.#takenote pic.twitter.com/LyKNPA27Kn

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

Fourth Quarter

After a Lauri Markkanen three, the @utahjazz cut the @lakers lead to 16 with 7:00 left to play.

If the Jazz are going to make a run it has to start now. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/cBNkp53th3

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

Austin Reaves keeps testing Kyle Filipowski and is getting nowhere.

Players continue to be surprised by how well he moves, his quickness as a leaper, and then his reach as a 7 footer.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

We're obviously not going to see it this year, but assuming the Jazz keep the roster together, a frontcourt consisting of Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Taylor Hendricks, and Kyle Filipowski has a ton of size and versatility.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

Very good second half from Keyonte George.

Another slow start but he's looked very locked in after the break.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 20, 2024

The @utahjazz fall to the @lakers 124-118 after a late Lauri Markkanen three.

The Jazz are now 0-2 in Cup Play. #Takenote pic.twitter.com/l7qsYLWVhb

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2024

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