"The Lakers had answers every time, keeping the game in their hands behind Luka Doncic's triple-double - 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. The Lakers held strong to win for the third time in four games behind LeBron James' 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and Marcus Smart's 17 points that included him making three three-pointers in the fourth quarter."
"The Lakers got a scare when James went down holding his left knee after a collision with Utah's Walter Clayton Jr. James was dribbling the basketball near the three-point arc when Clayton went for a steal, but instead his knee hit the inside of James' knee, knocking the Laker to the floor with 7:52 left in the second quarter. James eventually got up and continued to play, taking a rest with 4:53 left in the half."
"The Lakers were already without starters Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness), but then they added key role player Gabe Vincent (lower back tightness) to the injury list, leaving them without three main players entering the game at Utah. Vincent will be reevaluated in a week. Jaxson Hayes started at center in place of Ayton and S"
The Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 143-135 at the Delta Center. A wide-open three by Brice Sensabaugh prompted coach JJ Redick to call a timeout and demand better defense, and the Lakers responded with heightened defensive intensity in the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic recorded a 45-point triple-double with 14 assists and 11 rebounds. LeBron James scored 28 points with 10 assists, and Marcus Smart added 17 points, hitting three fourth-quarter threes. The Lakers built a 12-point lead in the fourth, survived a late Jazz push, and won their third game in four. Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton were out, Gabe Vincent was added to the injury list, and Jaxson Hayes started at center.
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