Utah Jazz Fall Short, Drop Third Matchup With LA Lakers
Dec 18, 2025, 11:52 PM | Updated: Dec 19, 2025, 10:42 am
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz fought until the very end, but came up just short in a 143-135 shootout against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
With Lauri Markkanen sidelined, Keyonte George continued his recent tear with 34 points and eight assists. As a collective, the Jazz shot 52 percent from the field and 49 percent from three.
However, it wasn’t enough to stop the one-man show that was Luka Doncic. He finished with 45 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. LeBron James added 28 points and 10 assists.
Utah will return to action on Saturday as they host the Orlando Magic.
Pregame
remain calm: LESS THAN A WEEK ‘TIL CHRISTMAS 🎄#TakeNote presented by @michelobultra pic.twitter.com/iXZ2OHKyOB
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Some warmup clips before @utahjazz vs. @Lakers.#TakeNote @kslsports pic.twitter.com/6XIKUsfZBO
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
work before the work 💼 pic.twitter.com/bx7zUeC28x
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
ready
set
𝑮𝑶 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 🏁 pic.twitter.com/YSlhdsBLUN— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Zay’s checking to make sure eveyone’s tuning in tonight 👀📺#TakeNote | @isaiahcollier04 pic.twitter.com/iHkKyB3iOg
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
let’s hoop!#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/hrKEKppkEn
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
First Quarter
On cue, Kyle Filipowski gets Utah started with a dunk. https://t.co/hZa27E6d8O
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
slammin’ into the Christmas season like: pic.twitter.com/2fpqvtfEZl
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Marcus Smart is far from his DPOY self, but it will still be a tough test for Keyonte George on that end.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
that Nurk/Ace connection >>> pic.twitter.com/qfUIYz2SP7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
With 7:21 left in the first, the @utahjazz lead the @Lakers 17-14.
A quick 5-0 run from the Lakers draws a timeout from Will Hardy. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/vrWXzjclj7
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
🚨 this is your daily reminder to vote @keyonte1george for #NBAAllStar 🚨
🗳️ https://t.co/X4WJXzIrma pic.twitter.com/GlNlM3M4UV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 key pic.twitter.com/MvFlP9FQk4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Luka Doncic with 13 points through nine minutes. 6 have come from the stripe.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
Zay ➡️ Tay ➡️ 🪣 pic.twitter.com/t5O0MwJyBv
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Through 12 minutes, the @utahjazz lead the @lakers 41-32.
Jazz shoot 14-20 from the floor, including 6-11 from three. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/b6wAtJORqr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
Second Quarter
🗣️KEVIIIIIIIIN🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Qn73gFVAwu
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Walt Clayton went for a steal and ran into LeBron James. He was down holding his knee for a moment but is now back up.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
I suspect being a rookie and hurting LeBron is a very uncomfortable feeling.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 19, 2025
🦌 dashing through the ̶s̶n̶o̶w̶ wide open lane 🦌#TakeNote | @bricepsensa pic.twitter.com/uu49QIdzy0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Keyonte just did like three 180-degree pivots before throwing an absolute dime to Nurkic down low for an and-one. Wow.
Key has 12 points and 5 assists with four minutes left in the half.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
With 4 minutes left in the first half, the @utahjazz lead the @lakers 65-58.
Keyonte George is beginning to put together another strong game. He’s got 12 points and 5 assists already.#TakeNotepic.twitter.com/gI5XbvgKa8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
Svi just gave Luka five jab steps and drilled a triple.
à la Carmelo Anthony.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
a winter Waltz 🕺#TakeNote | @w1clayton pic.twitter.com/K9tJ1XQ8uK
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Draws a four-point play foul on LeBron less than 10 seconds later.
Can’t argue with a superstar whistle lol https://t.co/pvYg5L3EXB
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
FOUR. POINT. PLAY. 🔓𝚄𝙽𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙺𝙴𝙳🔓 pic.twitter.com/FyaGQ1phBS
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
At the break, the @utahjazz lead the @lalakers 78-73.
The Jazz shoot 65 percent from the floor in the first half.
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/qAM9Vuhfgs— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
With 18 at halftime, Keyonte George is on pace for 36 points.
The last two Jazz players to score 35+ in three straight games were Donovan Mitchell (2021) and Karl Malone (1989).
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
Third Quarter
better the second time 😏#TakeNote presented by @Go_Aptive pic.twitter.com/ArD8lALSnQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Ace Bailey nails back-to-back threes to force a Lakers timeout.
The rook is up to 15 points with 6:35 left in the third quarter.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
The Lakers just can’t seem to close the gap against the Jazz.
Every time they trim it to a single bucket game, the Jazz respond.
Ace Bailey is up to 15 points on 6-9 shooting.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 19, 2025
setting the p𝘢𝘤𝘦 for the second half 🫡#TakeNote | @AiriousB pic.twitter.com/wXTIWcSS47
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Utah is shooting a ridiculous 61.9% from three right now.
Their effective field goal percentage to this point is 76% which is the 100th percentile.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
The @utahjazz continue to knock down threes and hold a six point lead over the @Lakers with 3:06 left in the third.
Jazz are 14-22 from downtown. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/1oU3jGN9z5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
Isaiah Collier is playing probably his best game of the season right now.
16 points and 8 assists on 5/7 shooting at the end of the third.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
Through three, the @utahjazz lead the @lakers 106-102.
The Lakers tied the game at 102, but the Jazz closed the quarter on a mini 4-0 run. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/F5HKC16bsu
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
for your safety and ours, please buckle up!#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/6BO3isp6pA
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Fourth Quarter
six guys in double figures 👀 pic.twitter.com/eV0y662wT0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Keyonte just scored eight straight points after checking in.
He’s up to 29, and Utah trails by three with 6:36 left.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
With 6:36 left in the game, the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 119-116.
Keyonte George is one point away from his third straight 30-point outing. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/iOjvakltKd
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
Luka Doncic is up to 44 points on 14/28 shooting.
Lakers lead 131-119 with 4:21 left.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
It’s truly amazing how often Luka Doncic has a casual game that would qualify as the career-best performance for 95% percent of the players in the NBA.
44/13/9 lol.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 19, 2025
Zay’s got eyes everywhere 👁️👁️ pic.twitter.com/Y0PZJQi0Tm
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Ace Bailey jumps the passing lane and throws down a two-hand jam on the other end. Up to 18 on the night.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
cookies and stocking stuffers, courtesy of Ace 😏
’tis the season 🎅 pic.twitter.com/b2tgFzbLsf
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Keyonte George’s third straight 30 point game.
Feeling very building-blocky of late.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 19, 2025
NURK FROM DEEP!!! 🇧🇦 pic.twitter.com/0sWyYz2tRT
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
Keyonte George pulls up for three from the right wing, it misses but Ace Bailey grabs a grown man rebound and gets fouled.
Jazz now trail by seven with 41 seconds left.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 19, 2025
The @lakers down the @utahjazz 143-135.
Keyonte George finished with 34 and 8, while Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 45, 14, 11, and 5. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Fq2HEm8DCC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2025
back at it on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/jInDjJ6RdX
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2025
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