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Los Angeles Defeats Utah 113-109 - Recap

Utah was victimized by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for 32 points as the Lakers defeated the Jazz 113-109 in NBA action on Sunday.

The Lakers were a +12.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 217.0.

Los Angeles got 22 points from JaVale McGee and another 18 points from Alex Caruso. Alex Caruso contributed 11 assists, while Jemerrio Jones cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

The Jazz got a 21-point performance from Rudy Gobert, who was supported by 19 points from Donovan Mitchell. Joe Ingles had 8 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 10 rebounds.

Los Angeles trailed at halftime, 59-54.

Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-35.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Portland looking for another win. For Utah, they head home to face Denver.