When the Utah Jazz squared off for a nationally televised clash with the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, their starting five wandered onto the court with a fascinating composition. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins,
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and the Utah Jazz bounced back to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 131-119 on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds
Luka Dončić drove past Jordan Clarkson from the right slot, drawing two additional Utah Jazz defenders. As Dončić appeared to run out of real estate, he fired a no-look, right-handed, behind-the-back pass to a relocating Austin Reaves at the left slot for a wide-open 3.
Clarkson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to left plantar fasciitis injury management.
Clarkson will sit out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to left foot Plantar Fasciitis. With Collin Sexton (ankle) still out, Keyonte George will likely receive increased playing time. Clarkson should be able to return to action against the Thunder on Feb. 21.
Utah and Oklahoma City will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.