Lauri Markkanen was especially successful at the free throw line. With the Lakers win, Utah’s winning percentage is already over 50.
Utah Jazz star player Lauri Markkanen was in top form again, when the Jazz grabbed their fifth consecutive victory in the basketball NBA. Utah took an important home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, 132-125.
Markkanen was the Jazz’s most effective player with 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block.
The Finn, who drilled the shots in game situations for 33 minutes, sank in with a balance of 8/16. He attempted the three-point shot six times and succeeded three times. At the free throw line, the Finn’s balance was 10/11.
The win over the Lakers was important for Utah, as both teams are fighting for the final playoff spots in the West. With Saturday’s win in Toronto, the Jazz moved to the better side of the playoff line past the now fallen Lakers.
After a difficult early season, Utah has been in top form in its last few games. The team has won no fewer than 14 of their last 18 games. The Jazz’s balance for the entire season after the Lakers victory is 21 wins and 20 losses.
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In addition to Markkanen, in the Lakers game, the ranks of Utah were also successful Collin Sexton (27 points), Jordan Clarkson (21 points) and center John Collins (19 points and 13 rebounds).
Lakers playmaker D’Angelo Russell was the best scorer of the whole match with his 39 points. Lakers star LeBron James was sidelined with an ankle problem.