Utah Jazz drop final game of regular season against Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 12, 2026, 8:58 PM | Updated: Apr 13, 2026, 1:32 pm
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes in front of Blake Hinson #2 and Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on April 12, 2026 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES — The Utah Jazz closed the franchise’s 52nd season on Sunday with a 131-107 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Oscar Tshiebwe led Utah with 29 points and 17 rebounds. Five other Jazzmen scored in double figures, four of whom eclipsed 14 points in the season’s final game. Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura led Los Angeles with 22 apiece.
The loss drops the Jazz to 22-60 on the season and, with the fourth-best odds in the NBA Draft Lottery, the franchises attention shifts to May 10.
Pregame
The @utahjazz injury report
OUT – Isaiah Collier (hamstring)
OUT – Kyle Filipowski (back)
OUT – Keyonte George (hamstring)
OUT – Elijah Harkless (hamstring)
OUT – Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
OUT – Walker Kessler (shoulder)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (hip)
OUT – Jusuf Nurkic (nose)— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 12, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 12, 2026
first five for the final run of ’25-26! 🏔️#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/cRzDU6a0X2
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
First Quarter
just drop it off to Big O and let him do the rest 💪 pic.twitter.com/HNOu4Eu1uk
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
Midway through the first, the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 19-10.
LeBron already has 4 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/y1rohO5Acn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 13, 2026
Ace Bailey has been getting into foul trouble a lot lately since he’s become more aggressive as a shot blocker.
Going to be a big part of his game next season, he’s going to draw a lot of difficult defensive assignments and he needs to be able to stay on the floor.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 13, 2026
Brice Sensabaugh starts 0/3 from the field with two turnovers.
He has played well over the last month, but consistency will be his path to rotation minutes next season.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 13, 2026
ISO Ace, hitting the high notes and making plays ♠️🎵 pic.twitter.com/zmc1Daz4HR
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
Bronny James with some first-quarter minutes here against the Jazz. 👀
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 13, 2026
After one, the @utahjazz trail the @lakers 32-22 after one.
Oscar Tshiebwe leads the Jazz with 8 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/F3SadIUukf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 13, 2026
Second Quarter
JITTY BLOCK PARTY 🥳🎉 pic.twitter.com/cB4qJd7FKw
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
RISE UP ROOK 😼😤 pic.twitter.com/0cl0kD0dQi
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
NBA debut ✅
First career bucket ✅welcome to the league, @Hayden3gray 💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/gGjMh7DPJB
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
At the break, the @lakers lead the @utahjazz 62-45.
Jazz are just 5-20 from the three-point line. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/DZwKS80FVn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 13, 2026
got some work to do after the break. pic.twitter.com/bClcu1OYkt
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
Both the Jazz and Kings are down big at the half and all signs point to a tie for the fourth-best odds in the lottery.
In that case, Utah would have a 1 in 333 chance (0.3%) of falling to No. 9 and having its pick conveyed to OKC.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 13, 2026
Third Quarter
Ace is getting reeeaaal comfortable with the turnaround 👀😮💨 pic.twitter.com/EVRJb1aDhP
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
top shelf, tough finish, 🗣️ AND ONEEE!!! pic.twitter.com/SHiKoCOThe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
get in your bag, Bez! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nHkgU0DrD6
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
Shooting 4/7 since this post and now has 15 points to lead the Jazz.
He really has all the tools and could be an important bench piece next year if it all comes together. https://t.co/PI5loX5vB1
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 13, 2026
Through three, the @lakers lead the @utahjazz 95-74.
Bez MBeng has played the full 36 minutes so far. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/KGyPkCF29z
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 13, 2026
final 12 of the season, comin’ up. pic.twitter.com/HOQy0SEd8P
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
Fourth Quarter
Kings lose. Jazz lose. See you on May 10. https://t.co/oagxK8UA28
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) April 13, 2026
The @utahjazz fall to the @lakers 131-107.
Jazz wrap up the 2025-26 campaign with a 22-60 record, tied for the fourth-worst in the NBA. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/0tV3Gp8e86
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 13, 2026
that’s a wrap on the season 💜 pic.twitter.com/4KKcx019su
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 13, 2026
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