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Final

132–123

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	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
LAL	29	45	29	29	132
UTA	47	24	29	23	123

Largest lead UTA 18 pts · 6 lead changes · 9 ties · UTA led 50% of the game

Updated 33 min ago · news 8 h ago · box score via ESPN fetched Oct 25, 7:38 PM ET · source status

LAL

This game

UTA

49.4% FG (40/81)

Field goals

48.9% FG (46/94)

42.6% 3PT (20/47)

3-pointers

28.6% 3PT (10/35)

84.2% FT (32/38)

Free throws

77.8% FT (21/27)

30 reb 4 off · 26 def

Rebounds

51 reb 19 off · 32 def

10 tov

Turnovers

17 tov

30 pts

Points in the paint

58 pts

All team stats (14)

19 ast

Assists

29 ast

9 stl

Steals

6 stl

6 blk

Blocks

2 blk

16 pts

Points off turnovers

22 pts

18 pts

Fast-break pts

4 pts

24 PF

Fouls

33 PF

9 pts

Largest lead

18 pts

43% of the game

Time led

50% of the game

Team totals from the box score via ESPN; ▲ marks the better side.

Final box score

box score via ESPN · final · fetched Oct 25, 7:38 PM ET

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Luka Doncic G	38 min	52 pts	17-30 FG	8-18 3PT	10-11 FT	8 reb	10 ast	4 tov	2 stl	0 blk	4 PF	+3 +/-
Austin Reaves G	36 min	29 pts	7-12 FG	4-5 3PT	11-13 FT	1 reb	4 ast	3 tov	1 stl	2 blk	5 PF	+14 +/-
Ziaire Williams F	30 min	11 pts	3-9 FG	3-7 3PT	2-2 FT	2 reb	1 ast	0 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+11 +/-
Walker Kessler C	28 min	2 pts	1-2 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	7 reb	0 ast	1 tov	0 stl	1 blk	4 PF	+6 +/-
Matisse Thybulle G	26 min	11 pts	4-8 FG	3-7 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	1 ast	0 tov	3 stl	1 blk	1 PF	+12 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Sandro Mamukelashvili F	21 min	9 pts	2-4 FG	1-2 3PT	4-6 FT	3 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	1 blk	0 PF	-3 +/-
Collin Sexton G	20 min	13 pts	5-11 FG	1-5 3PT	2-2 FT	2 reb	1 ast	2 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+1 +/-
Quentin Grimes G	20 min	3 pts	1-2 FG	0-1 3PT	1-2 FT	1 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-8 +/-
Jake LaRavia F	15 min	0 pts	0-3 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	4 reb	1 ast	0 tov	2 stl	1 blk	2 PF	+14 +/-
Kevon Looney F	5 min	2 pts	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	2-2 FT	1 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-5 +/-
Team		132 pts	40-81 FG	20-47 3PT	32-38 FT	30 reb	19 ast	10 tov	9 stl	6 blk	24 PF

6 did not play: Jarred Vanderbilt (coach's decision), Arthur Kaluma (coach's decision), Bronny James (coach's decision), Chris Manon (coach's decision), Jaden Hardy (coach's decision), Dalton Knecht (coach's decision)

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Lauri Markkanen F	38 min	28 pts	9-19 FG	5-11 3PT	5-6 FT	6 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-6 +/-
Jaren Jackson Jr. F	33 min	20 pts	7-14 FG	1-4 3PT	5-6 FT	2 reb	1 ast	4 tov	0 stl	0 blk	5 PF	-11 +/-
Keyonte George G	33 min	24 pts	7-13 FG	2-6 3PT	8-10 FT	9 reb	10 ast	6 tov	1 stl	0 blk	4 PF	-12 +/-
Darryn Peterson G	30 min	8 pts	4-13 FG	0-4 3PT	0-0 FT	3 reb	2 ast	1 tov	3 stl	1 blk	5 PF	+1 +/-
Ace Bailey G	29 min	17 pts	8-11 FG	1-2 3PT	0-0 FT	12 reb	4 ast	2 tov	0 stl	1 blk	1 PF	-3 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Jaxson Hayes C	19 min	9 pts	4-5 FG	0-0 3PT	1-2 FT	5 reb	1 ast	0 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-4 +/-
Brice Sensabaugh F	17 min	7 pts	3-7 FG	1-4 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-4 +/-
Svi Mykhailiuk G	14 min	2 pts	1-4 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	3 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	3 PF	-16 +/-
Isaiah Collier G	13 min	6 pts	2-6 FG	0-2 3PT	2-3 FT	3 reb	6 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	4 PF	+3 +/-
Josh Okogie G	10 min	2 pts	1-2 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	2 ast	2 tov	1 stl	0 blk	5 PF	+5 +/-
Josh Green G	3 min	0 pts	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+2 +/-
Team		123 pts	46-94 FG	10-35 3PT	21-27 FT	51 reb	29 ast	17 tov	6 stl	2 blk	33 PF

4 did not play: Tony Bradley (coach's decision), Mo Bamba (coach's decision), Blake Hinson (coach's decision), Kyle Filipowski (coach's decision)

How it went

key plays in our words · scores, lead changes, runs, timeouts and fouls on starters · play-by-play via ESPN

Q1 · LAL 29, UTA 47 (LAL 29–47 UTA in the period)

11:40BasketDoncic turnaround fadeaway jumper · LAL 2–0
11:22BasketBailey putback layup · UTA 2–2
10:49BasketJackson Jr. driving layup (assist: George) · UTA 4–2 lead change
10:30FoulLoose-ball foul on Jackson Jr. (1 PF)
10:05BasketMarkkanen driving dunk (assist: George) · UTA 6–2
9:37BasketMarkkanen floater (assist: George) · UTA 8–2 UTA 8–0 run
9:23BasketDoncic fadeaway bank jumper · LAL 4–8
9:05BasketBailey jumper (assist: George) · UTA 10–4
8:23BasketBailey putback layup · UTA 12–4
7:56BasketDoncic running layup · LAL 6–12
7:333-pointerJackson Jr. 3-pt jumper (assist: Peterson) · UTA 15–6
7:123-pointerThybulle 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 9–15
6:50BasketPeterson pull-up jumper (assist: Jackson Jr.) · UTA 17–9
6:30BasketBailey running alley-oop dunk (assist: George) · UTA 19–9
6:143-pointerWilliams 3-pt jumper (assist: Reaves) · LAL 12–19
5:57BasketBailey floater (assist: George) · UTA 21–12
5:34FoulPersonal foul on Kessler (1 PF)
5:29FoulPersonal foul on Reaves (1 PF)
5:153-pointerBailey 3-pt jumper (assist: Okogie) · UTA 24–12
4:50BasketHayes running dunk (assist: George) · UTA 26–12
4:35Free throwDoncic free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 13–26
4:19BasketGeorge driving bank floater · UTA 28–13
4:19Free throwGeorge free throw 1 of 1 · UTA 29–13 UTA 10–1 run
3:02Free throwLooney free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 14–29
3:02Free throwLooney free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 15–29
2:533-pointerSensabaugh 3-pt jumper (assist: Collier) · UTA 32–15
2:39Free throwDoncic free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 16–32
2:39Free throwDoncic free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 17–32
2:213-pointerDoncic 3-pt step-back jumper · LAL 20–32
1:53BasketCollier driving layup · UTA 34–20
1:453-pointerMarkkanen 3-pt jumper (assist: Collier) · UTA 37–20
1:43Free throwDoncic free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 21–37
1:43Free throwDoncic free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 22–37
1:213-pointerDoncic 3-pt running pull-up jumper · LAL 25–37
1:05BasketJackson Jr. driving layup (assist: Collier) · UTA 39–25
1:05Free throwJackson Jr. free throw 1 of 1 · UTA 40–25
53.0 sFree throwSexton free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 26–40
53.0 sFree throwSexton free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 27–40
33.4 sFree throwMarkkanen free throw 1 of 2 · UTA 41–27
33.4 sFree throwMarkkanen free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 42–27
14.9 sBasketGrimes driving layup (assist: Doncic) · LAL 29–42
2.2 sBasketBailey tip-in · UTA 44–29
0.0 s3-pointerMarkkanen 3-pt bank jumper (assist: Collier) · UTA 47–29
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q1 · UTA 47, LAL 29

Q2 · LAL 74, UTA 71 (LAL 45–24 UTA in the period)

11:40BasketSexton running layup (assist: Grimes) · LAL 31–47
11:14BasketSensabaugh driving bank floater · UTA 49–31
11:02Free throwReaves free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 32–49
11:02Free throwReaves free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 33–49
10:35BasketHayes dunk (assist: Collier) · UTA 51–33
10:15BasketReaves turnaround jumper · LAL 35–51
10:02Free throwCollier free throw 1 of 2 · UTA 52–35
10:02Free throwCollier free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 53–35
9:50BasketSexton driving bank floater (assist: Reaves) · LAL 37–53
9:35BasketSensabaugh fadeaway jumper (assist: Collier) · UTA 55–37
9:043-pointerReaves 3-pt pull-up jumper · LAL 40–55
8:213-pointerReaves 3-pt step-back jumper (assist: Sexton) · LAL 43–55
8:04BasketHayes alley-oop dunk (assist: George) · UTA 57–43
7:49FoulShooting foul on Jackson Jr. (2 PF)
7:49Free throwReaves free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 44–57
7:49Free throwReaves free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 45–57
7:39FoulShooting foul on Williams (1 PF)
7:39Free throwGeorge free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 58–45
7:19BasketKessler putback layup · LAL 47–58
6:233-pointerReaves 3-pt step-back jumper · LAL 50–58
5:39BasketGeorge pull-up jumper (assist: Hayes) · UTA 60–50
5:30FoulPersonal foul on George (1 PF)
5:30Free throwWilliams free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 51–60
5:30Free throwWilliams free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 52–60
5:14BasketJackson Jr. driving bank floater · UTA 62–52
4:553-pointerWilliams 3-pt jumper (assist: LaRavia) · LAL 55–62
3:553-pointerMamukelashvili 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 58–62
3:433-pointerMarkkanen 3-pt jumper (assist: George) · UTA 65–58
3:21FoulShooting foul on George (2 PF)
3:21Free throwMamukelashvili free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 59–65
3:21Free throwMamukelashvili free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 60–65
3:02BasketMamukelashvili running alley-oop layup (assist: Reaves) · LAL 62–65
2:373-pointerGeorge 3-pt jumper (assist: Bailey) · UTA 68–62
2:22BasketDoncic pull-up jumper · LAL 64–68
1:55Free throwMamukelashvili free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 65–68
1:55Free throwMamukelashvili free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 66–68
1:40BasketMykhailiuk step-back jumper (assist: Markkanen) · UTA 70–66
54.5 sBasketThybulle running dunk (assist: Doncic) · LAL 68–70
41.7 sFree throwMarkkanen free throw 1 of 2 · UTA 71–68
33.8 sBasketDoncic fadeaway jumper · LAL 70–71
33.8 sFree throwDoncic free throw 1 of 1 · LAL 71–71
4.7 s3-pointerDoncic 3-pt pull-up jumper · LAL 74–71 lead change
0.0 sPeriodHalftime · LAL 74, UTA 71

Q3 · LAL 103, UTA 100 (LAL 29–29 UTA in the period)

11:44BasketJackson Jr. driving hook (assist: Bailey) · UTA 73–74
11:063-pointerThybulle 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 77–73
10:21BasketGeorge pull-up jumper · UTA 75–77
9:56BasketGeorge pull-up jumper · UTA 77–77
9:373-pointerThybulle 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 80–77
9:24Free throwGeorge free throw 1 of 3 · UTA 78–80
9:24Free throwGeorge free throw 2 of 3 · UTA 79–80
9:24Free throwGeorge free throw 3 of 3 · UTA 80–80
9:13BasketDoncic pull-up jumper · LAL 82–80
8:58BasketMarkkanen putback layup · UTA 82–82
8:323-pointerDoncic 3-pt jumper (assist: Thybulle) · LAL 85–82
7:30BasketReaves running layup (assist: Doncic) · LAL 87–82
7:30Free throwReaves free throw 1 of 1 · LAL 88–82
7:103-pointerMarkkanen 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Bailey) · UTA 85–88
6:42Free throwJackson Jr. free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 86–88
6:12BasketJackson Jr. dunk (assist: George) · UTA 88–88
6:01BasketDoncic pull-up jumper · LAL 90–88
5:49BasketPeterson driving floater · UTA 90–90
5:413-pointerWilliams 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 93–90
5:27BasketMarkkanen cutting layup (assist: Bailey) · UTA 92–93
4:16BasketDoncic fadeaway jumper · LAL 95–92
3:38BasketDoncic driving layup · LAL 97–92
1:473-pointerMarkkanen 3-pt jumper (assist: Sensabaugh) · UTA 95–97
1:11Free throwGrimes free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 98–95
56.8 sBasketOkogie tip-in · UTA 97–98
43.6 sBasketSexton pull-up jumper · LAL 100–97
24.8 sFree throwJackson Jr. free throw 1 of 3 · UTA 98–100
24.8 sFree throwJackson Jr. free throw 2 of 3 · UTA 99–100
24.8 sFree throwJackson Jr. free throw 3 of 3 · UTA 100–100
2.1 s3-pointerDoncic 3-pt step-back jumper · LAL 103–100
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q3 · LAL 103, UTA 100

Q4 · LAL 132, UTA 123 (LAL 29–23 UTA in the period)

11:19BasketCollier driving bank floater · UTA 102–103
11:06BasketReaves pull-up bank jumper · LAL 105–102
10:22BasketSexton running layup · LAL 107–102
10:03BasketPeterson driving floater (assist: Okogie) · UTA 104–107
9:48Free throwReaves free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 108–104
9:48Free throwReaves free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 109–104
9:30BasketPeterson pull-up jumper · UTA 106–109
8:50BasketHayes dunk (assist: Green) · UTA 108–109
8:23Free throwReaves free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 110–108
7:253-pointerGeorge 3-pt pull-up jumper · UTA 111–110 lead change
7:043-pointerSexton 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 113–111 lead change
6:43Free throwHayes free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 112–113
5:24BasketJackson Jr. driving floater · UTA 114–113 lead change
4:17Free throwMarkkanen free throw 1 of 2 · UTA 115–113
4:17Free throwMarkkanen free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 116–113
4:063-pointerDoncic 3-pt step-back jumper · LAL 116–116
3:34Free throwDoncic free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 117–116 lead change
3:34Free throwDoncic free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 118–116
3:15Free throwGeorge free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 117–118
3:02Free throwReaves free throw 1 of 3 · LAL 119–117
3:02Free throwReaves free throw 2 of 3 · LAL 120–117
3:02Free throwReaves free throw 3 of 3 · LAL 121–117
2:43BasketBailey tip dunk · UTA 119–121
2:223-pointerDoncic 3-pt jumper (assist: Reaves) · LAL 124–119
2:05BasketGeorge driving floater (assist: Peterson) · UTA 121–124
1:423-pointerDoncic 3-pt jumper (assist: Williams) · LAL 127–121
53.7 sFree throwGeorge free throw 1 of 2 · UTA 122–127
53.7 sFree throwGeorge free throw 2 of 2 · UTA 123–127
33.8 s3-pointerReaves 3-pt jumper (assist: Doncic) · LAL 130–123
12.5 sFree throwDoncic free throw 1 of 2 · LAL 131–123
12.5 sFree throwDoncic free throw 2 of 2 · LAL 132–123
0.0 sPeriodFinal · LAL 132, UTA 123

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Recap

Luka Doncic scored 52 pts as Lakers rallied past Jazz

Los Angeles won in Utah, LAL 132, UTA 123, after trailing by as many as 18 pts. The Lakers turned the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Jazz 45 to 24 pts. Luka Doncic finished with 52 pts, 10 ast and 8 reb in 38 min, and Austin Reaves added 29 pts.

Sources: Box score via ESPN

Also in the picture (2)

Doncic and Reaves hit threes to close it out
Ace Bailey's tip dunk cut the gap to LAL 121, UTA 119 late in the fourth quarter. Doncic answered with two straight threes. Reaves then hit a three off a Doncic assist to make it LAL 130, UTA 123, and Doncic's free throws set the final score.
Sources: Play-by-play via ESPN
Markkanen and George led Utah's effort
Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 pts. Keyonte George posted 24 pts, 10 ast and 9 reb, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 pts. Ace Bailey had 17 pts and 12 reb on 8-11 FG.
Sources: Box score via ESPN

Recap written Oct 25, 7:54 PM ET by our system from the box score and the posts linked, in our own words. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Things to watch

set before tip, answered from the box score after

Does Jake LaRavia play? Yes
Not on the injury list at tip
What happened: Played: 15 min, 0 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast

Before the game: the story

Opinion Jazz stretched thin up front with Nurkic sidelined by toe tear

Jusuf Nurkic is out with a partial plantar plate tear in his right toe and will miss at least four weeks, NBA TV's Chris Haynes reports. Hardwood Knocks says Utah needs another big after Jaren Jackson Jr. fouled out at Memphis. Locked On Jazz names Jaxson Hayes, a Laker last season, and Tony Bradley as the centers.

Sources: Jusuf Nurkic status (ESPN) · Hardwood Knocks “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:37:13 · Locked On Jazz “2 Surprising Things from Utah Jazz Opening Night t” at 4:57 · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 43:05 · Locked On Jazz “POSTCAST - STUNNED: Utah Jazz Dominated as Ty Jero” at 4:33

Also in the picture (2)

Reported Rookie Peterson's clutch free throws lift Jazz past Pelicans
ESPN reports Utah edged New Orleans 120-119 Friday. Jackson put up 24 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Darryn Peterson hit the go-ahead free throws. RotoWire notes Keyonte George had 19 points and 10 assists.
Sources: ESPN: “Jackson scores 24 and Peterson makes go-ahead FTs to lift Jazz over Pe…” · RotoWire note: Keyonte George
Opinion Jazz bench under scrutiny as three players sit out
A Locked On Jazz host calls the bench group of Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski his biggest concern, and guesses Filipowski may be dealing with back stiffness. Utah lists Harrison Ingram, Kobe Bufkin and Trey Alexander as out.
Sources: Locked On Jazz “2 Surprising Things from Utah Jazz Opening Night t” at 10:59, 11:16, 24:56 · Locked On Jazz “Utah Jazz Exposed: What Happened To Lauri Markkane” at 23:25 · Harrison Ingram status (NBA report) · Kobe Bufkin status (NBA report) · Trey Alexander status (NBA report)

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 25, 2:00 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Injuries at tip

official report 12 h ago · as of tip, Oct 25, 5:00 PM ET

LAL Los Angeles Lakers

Started Doncic, Reaves, Williams, Kessler, Thybulle box score

Adou ThieroOut
Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Left, Knee, Inflammation (return est. 2026-10-27) · ESPN 34 h ago
Cameron CarrOut
Carr (oblique) is out for Sunday's game in Utah, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Right, Oblique, Strain (return est. 2026-10-27) · ESPN 34 h ago

UTA Utah Jazz

Started Markkanen, Jackson Jr., George, Peterson, Bailey box score

Harrison IngramOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report 12 h ago
Jusuf NurkicOut
Nurkic will miss at least the next four weeks due to a partial plantar plate tear of second toe in right foot, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Right, Foot, Strain (return est. 2026-11-04) · ESPN Oct 7
Trey AlexanderOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report 12 h ago

Latest news

posted before tip · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

ESPNUTATrey AlexanderOut34 h ago
Alexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise.
Left, Knee, Bruise (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
ESPNLALCameron CarrOut34 h ago
Carr (oblique) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Right, Oblique, Strain (return est. 2026-10-27)ESPN · Original ↗
XLALJake LaRaviaAbout an earlier game34 h ago
Jake LaRavia is expected to be available at Utah tomorrow after missing last night's win over the Clippers with a sprained right ankle:
@khobi_price · View on Xalso reported by @UnderdogNBA, @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social, @LawMurrayTheNU
ESPNLALJake LaRaviaDay-to-day43 h ago
LaRavia (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Right, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-25)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by @TomerAzarly, @khobi_price, @TheSteinLine
XLALQuentin GrimesOct 23
Pretty bad coverage bust out of a timeout by Clippers leaves Quentin Grimes wide open for a corner 3 25-point turnaround in DTLA
@LawMurrayTheNU · View on X
BlueskyLALCollin SextonOct 23
Collin Sexton is making his Los Angeles Lakers debut in a lineup with Doncic, Grimes, Mamukelashvili, Looney
@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
RotoWireUTAAce BaileyAbout an earlier gameOct 23
Ace Bailey: Moving to starting role — Bailey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
RotoWire · Original ↗
BlueskyLALJake LaRaviaOutOct 23
JJ Redick says that Jake LaRavia (out, ankle) could be back as soon as Sunday at Utah or Tuesday vs Trail Blazers
@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social · View on Blueskyalso reported by @LawMurrayTheNU

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XLALCollin SextonOct 23
Lineup alert: Collin Sexton (calf) said he'll be on a minutes restriction Friday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on X
XUTATony BradleyAvailableOct 23
Tony Bradley (quad) listed available to play Friday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on X
BlueskyLALDalton KnechtOct 23
The New York Knicks plan to sign Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal, league sources told HoopsHype. Knecht, the 17th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, averaged 7.1 points on 46% shooting from the field and 37% shooting from 3-point range in two seasons with the Lakers.
@mikeascotto.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
XLALCollin SextonOutOct 22
Lakers injury report for Friday vs. LAC. Collin Sexton, who was sidelined all of the preseason and the opener with a right calf issue, is available.
@mcten · View on X

Schedule & travel · referees

	LAL	UTA
Days of rest	1	1
Back-to-back	No	No
Games in last 7 days	2	2
Travel to this game (est.)	581 mi	0 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)	581 mi	1,248 mi
Time zones crossed	1	0
Road trip game #	1	—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referees: J.B. DeRosa, Mark Lindsay, Brandon Adair

After the game

posted after the final · newest 8 h ago · sources checked 4 h ago · each item links to where it came from

LAL Los Angeles Lakers

RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 8 h ago
Austin Reaves: Nets 29 points with three stocks — Reaves finished with 29 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 11-13 FT), one rebound, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 victory over the Jazz.
source ↗
Role Locked On Lakers · 4 points · 8 h ago
- Kevon Looney played only five minutes and did not play in the second half. at 5:57
- Luka followed his usual pattern: he played the first quarter and sat about six minutes in the second. The Lakers were already gaining momentum before he checked back in. at 6:42
- The hosts called Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle the "other two starters." Both made timely plays, especially on defense, getting stops, turnovers and ball pressure in the second quarter. at 8:25
- Host analysis: the Lakers are much more dynamic with reserves on the floor than last year. One of Luka or Austin will almost always be on the floor with the bench. at 14:05
“Luka Drops 52, Reaves 29, Lakers Overcome Slow Start and Beat Utah, 132-123” · listen ↗
RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 8 h ago
Luka Doncic: Erupts for 52 points with 10 assists — Doncic posted 52 points (17-30 FG, 8-18 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 win over the Jazz.
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UTA Utah Jazz

RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 8 h ago
Ace Bailey: Double-doubles with four dimes — Bailey registered 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 loss to the Lakers.
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Rotation Locked On Jazz · 4 points · 9 h ago
- Ron Boone: Ron Boone said Bailey deserves to be in the starting lineup 'for the most part' and is not taking a back seat to anyone on the team. at 10:06
- Josh Okogie and Josh Green both played. The host thinks they are the answer to bench consistency over time, while also wanting Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier and Svi Mykhailiuk to get chances. at 13:06
- The Jazz did not double Luka in pick-and-roll in this game. The hosts said the Clippers and Warriors had sent two defenders at him. at 4:29
- The Jazz plan was to push Luka to the sideline and keep him out of the middle. The host said Luka settled in the left corner and his left step-back beat it. at 4:32
“POSTCAST - Luka Doncic goes BALLISTIC and shoots down the Utah Jazz” · listen ↗
RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 8 h ago
Lauri Markkanen: Scores 28 points with five treys — Markkanen ended Sunday's 132-123 loss to the Lakers with 28 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes.
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LAL Los Angeles Lakers

X Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) · Report · 34 h ago
Lakers’ injury report vs. Utah tomorrow. Jake LaRavia is no longer listed. Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero remain out.
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Availability Numbers on the Board host · Report · 39 h ago
Collin Sexton missed the Lakers' first game; game two was his first game back. No reason was given.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 49:58 · listen ↗
Rotation Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 23 wording unclear in audio
Danny Green on starters: 'they' started Matisse Thybulle in game one and started Ziaire Williams. Quentin Grimes might start some games, and those players will likely rotate depending on matchups.
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 51:52 · listen ↗
Rotation Brian Kamenetzky, Locked On Lakers · Opinion · Oct 23
The host says the Lakers must keep Kessler healthy and fresh and do well in the minutes he sits. That makes backup center a large short-term roster priority.
“Why Walker Kessler's Debut Should be a Sign of Things to Come” at 18:12 · listen ↗
Availability Andy Kamenetzky, Locked On Lakers · Relayed report · Oct 23
Jake LaRavia is questionable with the ankle injury he suffered in the opener against the Warriors.
“Could Collin Sexton's Return Mean a Starting Lineup Change? Plus Is a 6-0 Start Coming for Lakers?” at 6:12 · listen ↗
Availability The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Open question · Oct 22
Kessler's injury history was raised during the offseason. The host notes Austin Reaves and Luka have also been injured, and calls it a very big question whether they can each play 70 games. No specific current injuries were named.
“THE HERD – HOUR 1 – LeBron and Lakers both won the divorce I Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye” at 6:15 · listen ↗

UTA Utah Jazz

Availability Hardwood Knocks host · Report · Oct 24
Jaren Jackson Jr. fouled out in Utah's game at Memphis. A host says the Jazz need another big, and is unsure Jusuf Nurkic comes back from a toe injury.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:37:13 · listen ↗
Availability Locked On Jazz · 2 points · Oct 23
- The host says rebounding without Jusuf Nurkic will be a real problem, which implies Nurk is currently out. at 4:57
- The host felt the Jazz bench units struggled. He doesn't think any five-man lineup other than the starters played more than four minutes, and says the starters weren't great. at 10:59
“2 Surprising Things from Utah Jazz Opening Night that are DEFINTELY real?” · listen ↗
Availability Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22
Utah played without Nurkic. Jaren Jackson Jr. fouled out, and Markkanen (uncertain) was bad.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 43:05 · listen ↗
Rotation Locked On Jazz host · Analysis · Oct 22
The host said Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are all in the rotation right now. He said all three must play better than ever to be in the rotation of a winning team, and called this the most concerning part of the night.
“Utah Jazz Exposed: What Happened To Lauri Markkanen And Jaren Jackson Jr.? How did Ty Jerome score 45.” at 23:25 · listen ↗

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Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz, Sun, Oct 25: final, Lakers 132, Jazz 123

This game

Final box score

How it went

Q4 · LAL 132, UTA 123 (LAL 29–23 UTA in the period)

Luka Doncic scored 52 pts as Lakers rallied past Jazz

Things to watch

Opinion Jazz stretched thin up front with Nurkic sidelined by toe tear

Injuries at tip

LAL Los Angeles Lakers

UTA Utah Jazz

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