The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET. The Lakers, with a current record of 11-8, are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, the Jazz, sitting at 4-15, are hoping to end their losing streak with a much-needed win at home.
How to Watch
- Date and Time: Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV: KJZZ-TV 14
- Streaming: fuboTV (free trial available; regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), SEG Radio Network
- Betting Line: Lakers -7.5, Moneyline +250 for Jazz
Recent Performance
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers enter this game on the back of a tough 101-93 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, marking their third consecutive loss at home. Despite the defeat, Anthony Davis put up a strong performance, posting a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Davis has been on a solid run, registering 10 or more rebounds in his last four games. The Lakers are 11-8 overall and are looking to snap a four-game losing skid after a successful six-game winning streak.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz, who have been struggling all season, fell to the Dallas Mavericks 106-94 on Saturday, extending their losing streak to three games. With a 4-15 record, Utah has lost seven of its last eight games. Walker Kessler was one of the few bright spots for Utah in the loss, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Jazz have also struggled with ball movement, recording only 20 assists in their recent defeat. Utah is missing two key players, Jordan Clarkson and Kyle Filipowski, but their starting five is healthy for this game.
Key Matchup: LeBron James and Anthony Davis vs. Utah's Defense
The Lakers' dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be crucial to their success in this game. With the Jazz facing a tough stretch without their rotational pieces, the Lakers will look to dominate in the paint and control the game. Utah’s defense will need to find ways to slow down Davis, who has been dominant on both ends of the floor.
Betting Preview and Odds
- Spread: Los Angeles is favored by 7.5 points, with odds suggesting they will win comfortably despite being on the road.
- Over/Under: The total points over/under is set at 229.5, indicating a potentially high-scoring game.
- Moneyline: The Lakers are the favorites, while the Jazz sit at +250 on the moneyline, suggesting an upset is unlikely but not impossible.
Series History
- November 19, 2024: Los Angeles 124 - Utah 118
- February 14, 2024: Los Angeles 138 - Utah 122
- January 13, 2024: Utah 132 - Los Angeles 125
- November 21, 2023: Los Angeles 131 - Utah 99
- April 9, 2023: Los Angeles 128 - Utah 117
- April 4, 2023: Los Angeles 135 - Utah 133
- November 7, 2022: Utah 139 - Los Angeles 116
- November 4, 2022: Utah 130 - Los Angeles 116
- March 31, 2022: Utah 122 - Los Angeles 109
- February 16, 2022: Los Angeles 106 - Utah 101
Historically, the Lakers have dominated the series, winning 6 of the last 10 meetings between the two teams. However, Utah has been competitive in recent matchups, with their last win coming in January 2024.
Utah Jazz’s Home Advantage and Lakers’ Road Challenge
The Jazz will be looking to take advantage of their home-court environment, despite their struggles this season. While they have been unable to get much momentum on the road, a win at home could provide a morale boost. However, the Lakers, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way, will likely prove to be a difficult challenge. With the Lakers’ current form and recent dominance over Utah, they will be favored to win, but the Jazz could make it interesting given their own home advantage.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
This game will be crucial for both teams. For the Lakers, securing a win would help them regain some confidence after a tough stretch of games. For the Jazz, it’s another opportunity to get back on track and avoid sinking further into the bottom of the standings.
Odds
While the Los Angeles Lakers are the clear favorites, the Utah Jazz could still make this a competitive matchup, especially with a strong showing from their remaining key players. All eyes will be on Anthony Davis and LeBron James as the Lakers look to get back to their winning ways on the road.
