The Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-125 on Saturday night at the Delta Center on the second night of a back-to-back, improving to 21-20 on the season.
Here’s a look inside the numbers from the Jazz’s victory:
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) celebrates after a hard-fought layup as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) puts in a layup with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defending as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) tries to defend a dunk by Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and gets the foul as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) drives on Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (12) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives around Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (5) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) flips up a shot over Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) flys out of bounds after being fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) goes up for a shot with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defending him as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) complains to referee Scott Twardoski (52) after a foul as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) pulls the ball away from Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) pushes up a shot over Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) is blocked by Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (10) defends Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) battle for the ball as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy yells as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) floats up a shot over Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) fives fans after draining a three point shot as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) spins away from Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) passes around Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) pushes his face into Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) as he goes for a shot as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) takes the ball at Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defend Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy listens to referee Justin Van Duyne (64) as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) argus with referee Pat Fraher (26) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) argue with referee Pat Fraher (26) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) his hit by Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (35) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as he drives toward the hoop as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) works for a shot on Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) pushes up a shot between Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (35) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shakes his right hand after receiving an injury as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) works for a shot with Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) defending as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) dunks as the Utah and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) holds the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) tries to get past Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) celebrates after a dunk as the Utah and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) and Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) battle Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) for a rebound as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Skylar Mays (4) chase after a loose ball as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) celebrates after hitting a three point shot as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) holds his right hand after receiving an injury as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) slams down a dunk as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) rubs his head after hitting it on the floor as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy laughs as he and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) talk during a free throw as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) plays the air drums while sitting on the bench as Utah and Los Angeles play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. James did not play. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Fans react after Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) got hit in the face on a drive to the hoop as Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) rubs his head after hitting it on the floor as the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Utah won 132-125. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Best performance: Collin Sexton’s development has been such a huge part of the Jazz’s recent success, and he continued to wow on Saturday night. He finished with 27 points, five assists and four rebounds against the Lakers.
Worst performance: The Lakers waited until Cam Reddish went through warmups before determining whether or not he’d be able to play. He was given a green light but then pulled after just 11 minutes of play having scored zero points.
5: For the first time in the Will Hardy era, the Utah Jazz have won five consecutive games.
39: D’Angelo Russell had a game-high 39 points for the Lakers to go with eight assists. Additionally, Anthony Davis had a 15-point, 11-assist, 15-rebound triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to carry the Lakers to a win.
5: The Jazz overcame significant foul trouble to top the Lakers. Sexton and John Collins had five fouls each and Simone Fontecchio picked up three fouls pretty early on.
27: The Jazz scored 27 fast break points compared to the Lakers’ 14.
Best of the best: Jordan Clarkson sent an alley-oop pass to Sexton in the fourth quarter on a fast break and all 6-foot-1 of Sexton got up above the rim to complete the two-handed jam.
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