Utah Jazz Fall Short, Lakers Strike Gold In Luka Doncic’s Debut
Feb 10, 2025, 11:11 PM | Updated: 11:14 pm
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: John Collins #20 of the Utah Jazz fouls Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES – The Utah Jazz were on the wrong end of a blowout at Cypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers started the Luka Doncic era off on the right foot.
Los Angeles came out of the gates hot and never really cooled off. They ended the game shooting 54.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three. Ironically, Doncic had the worst shooting performance of the starters as he finished with 14 points on 5/14 from the floor.
Lauri Markkanen and John Collins led the way for Utah with 17 points each. The Jazz will return home to host the Lakers and Clippers before enjoying eight days off for the All-Star break.
Pregame
look good, feel good,,, 😎#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/m8w5ZdcOit
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
first one on ESPN for the rooks, make sure you tune-in 💜🏔️📺
and on SEG+ ➡️ https://t.co/L2I2uDygrR pic.twitter.com/eGUotHVsv5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
feeling the rhythm 🎶 #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/dDYiW5TwHL
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
It’s showtime ✨🎬#StartingLineup presented by @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/kPnQ3F1k4X
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
First Quarter
All of the concerns about the Lakers defense with this trade were legitimate.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
that three ball is fallin’ early 🎯@MarkkanenLauri | @jcollins20_ pic.twitter.com/SACu9l2LG2
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The @utahjazz trail the Luka-led @lakers 16-10.
John Collins has a quick 5 points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/gfZYfq4jSk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
𝘋𝘙𝘐𝘝𝘌 & d
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p pic.twitter.com/uiRPmSwf11— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
John with emphasis,, 𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙎!! pic.twitter.com/6wWvLuZrvU
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
when the dime’s right on the Markk 🇫🇮📍 pic.twitter.com/M1WoJzOUKU
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
RELATED: John Collins, Lauri Markkanen Start Strong In Los Angeles
After one the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 37-25.
Jazz were on the ropes, but closed the quarter well to keep the game within reach. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/tNF4RoRBKy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
Second Quarter
The Jazz are playing like they’re a little bit intimidated by playing the Lakers.
Giving the personnel outside of LeBron and Luka a little too much respect.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
The @utahjazz look like they’re playing in quicksand as they trail the @lakers 52-31.
Slow feet defensively, slow decisions on offense. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/fZI0sWC95L
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
front row to see the rook, we get it 🙂↕️😌 pic.twitter.com/Zyj6cpEtrn
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The Jazz are shooting 36 percent on shots in the paint outside of the restricted zone.
They’re getting good shots, but can’t get the ball to drop.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
‘cause if you can drop a no-look pass to johnny for a corner three, why not? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/2QHvu2sbFq
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The @utahjazz first half exemplified on the final possession.
Jazz get a stop on Luka, everyone turns their back, leading to a @lakers offensive rebound and a made three.
Jazz down 72-47 at the break. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/waEpkhhdwB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The Jazz’s non-Markkanen, Collins, Kessler players are shooting a combined 6-21 from the floor.
Feels like the final game of a three-game road trip, and the last road game before the All-Star break.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
Third Quarter
🏃➡️ mid-range Finnish to start a 9-0 run 🏃➡️#TakeNote | @markkanenlauri pic.twitter.com/pVU4UdQIlL
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
Isaiah Collier defending LeBron is the same as when you were a kid and your friend’s dad came to play with you guys and you had to guard him.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
on a platter 🍽️#TakeNote | @walkerkessler13 pic.twitter.com/JcqMkz8dnL
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
Five minutes into the third the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 87-56.
Jazz had a nice spurt to open the half but the Lakers have started to get out in transition for easy baskets. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/1ylHGWBoXY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
took it all the way down rodeo drive 🏎️💨#TakeNote | @markkanenlauri pic.twitter.com/ibcKbN2YGJ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
clean up duty 🧽🫧 pic.twitter.com/cq1vjG17Fj
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The @utahjazz failed to make meaningful inroads into the @lakers lead and trail 100-75 with 12 minutes left to play. #takenotepic.twitter.com/KRYwlY0VGZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
Fourth Quarter
Zay’s used to getting buckets in LA 🖤#TakeNote | @isaiahcollier04 pic.twitter.com/GdBARndtAB
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
Walk it out 🤠#TakeNote | @walkerkessler13 pic.twitter.com/jiUUUizrXW
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
Even Isaiah Collier’s bad games are 13 point, 10 assist double-doubles on 50% shooting.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 11, 2025
sixth double-double for the rook this season:
13 points & 10 assists#TakeNote | @isaiahcollier04 pic.twitter.com/xSrl01aZnZ— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
The @utahjazz were blown out by the Luka-led @Lakers 132-113.
Lauri Markkanen and John Collins each scored 17 points to lead the Jazz.#TakeNotepic.twitter.com/0OOta6IjOy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 11, 2025
headed home.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/rv2m04QKn8
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 11, 2025
