UTAH — The Lakers survived the Jazz 143-135 in Utah on Thursday evening behind 45 factors, 14 assists and 11 rebounds from Luka Dončić, his third triple-double of the season, pushing Los Angeles to a 19-7 report.
This is the 84th triple-double of Dončić’s profession and his tenth 40-point triple-double, becoming a member of James Harden, Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook as the one gamers in NBA historical past to have that feat.
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It additionally marks the primary 40-point triple-double by a Laker since Magic Johnson, who did it again in 1981—also towards the Jazz.
It was probably the most factors the Lakers surrendered this season, however it was additionally probably the most factors they’ve scored, outscoring the Jazz 41-29 in the fourth quarter.
The Jazz held the lead for almost all of the primary three quarters behind Keyonte George, who poured in 34 factors (eight assists). Then an early surge to start out the fourth pushed the Lakers again to their first lead since 4-3 to open the sport.
The Lakers solely made seven 3s (on 25% taking pictures) all through the primary three quarters after which turned it round on six-of-11 taking pictures from deep in the fourth.
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The Lakers had six gamers end in double figures, 5 coming from the beginning unit. LeBron James had 28 factors, 10 assists and 7 rebounds on the evening.
The street win pushes the Lakers to 12-3 on the street this season with three wins over the past 4 video games. They have the Clippers subsequent up on Saturday at Intuit Dome for the primary time this season, going through a Clippers crew that has been disappointing at 6-21.