3 keys in the Utah Jazz’s 116-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Kim Klement, Pool Photo via Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz dropped a second straight game at the Orlando bubble, falling 116-108 to the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) dribbles between Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) and forward Georges Niang (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) dunks as Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dribbles against Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scores on a layup against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) and center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) makes a three-point basket over Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) passes the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) passes the ball away from Utah Jazz guard Emmanuel Mudiay (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) dunks as Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) passes the ball away from Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) dunks as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green (14) shoots a layup against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith (21) dribbles around Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) is fouled by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball away from Utah Jazz players, from left, Joe Ingles (2) , Mike Conley (10) and Tony Bradley (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers players and staff kneel during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) tries to keep the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers guard Dion Waiters, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, center, dives for the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dion Waiters (18) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) tries to control the ball between Los Angeles Lakers players Dion Waiters (left) , Anthony Davis (3) and Alex Caruso (4)during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) | Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP
The Jazz held a 71-67 lead midway through the third quarter, but the Lakers took control with a 19-2 run that spanned five and a half minutes. Anthony Davis had 10 points during that stretch, including a pair of 3-pointers.
Speaking of Davis, he was effective on both ends of the court for Los Angeles, finishing the night with 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. The power forward had 24 first-half points, hit a team-high four 3-pointers and capped the night with a four-point play in the final minute to put Los Angeles back up 10. That offset a solid night for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, who had 33 points, including 21 in the first half, while shooting 40.9% from the floor.
Despite losing the 3-point battle to Utah — the Jazz hit 12 to nine for Los Angeles — the Lakers warmed up from the floor in the second half, shooting 54% from the field in the final two quarters. Los Angeles, which clinched the No. 1 seed in the West with the win, shot 50% for the game, while the Jazz shot 44.6% and had a costly 21 turnovers.
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