The Utah Jazz (37 - 37) defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (15 - 59) 123 - 75, Monday evening at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Rodney Hood sparked the Jazz with an amazing 30 - point first half, including a franchise - high eight three - pointers, leading to another much - needed victory as Utah looks to secure its spot in the top eight. The Jazz have now won two in a row and increase their advantage over the Houston Rockets for seventh place in the West. The Jazz out - scored the Lakers in every quarter by at least eight points, as they cruised to the 48 - point, home victory. The Jazz shot 52 percent from the field and 53 percent from long range, including a franchise - best 17 - made three - pointers in a game; while their defense held the Lakers to only 31 percent from the field. Rodney Hood led the Jazz with a game - high 30 points, shooting 11 - 13 from the field and 8 - 9 from long range. Rudy Gobert hauled in 19 rebounds, to go along with eight points, four assists, and two blocked shots, while Shelvin Mack and Trevor Booker both chipped in 17 points. Lou Williams was the only player to score in double digits while shooting better than 30 percent from the field for Los Angeles, as he finished with 16 points on 4 - 6 shooting. The only other Lakers player to score in double figures was Jordan Clarkson, who finished with 12 points, on 5 - 18 shooting. The Lakers squad really struggled in this one, as Williams and Clarkson were the only two players to score more than three baskets. The Lakers will now return to Los Angeles to host the Heat on Wednesday. The Jazz host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, in what could be a first - round preview.
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