The host Utah Jazz took down the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, 96 - 88. Utah (30 - 18) had lost two straight but bounced back quickly on Thursday, winning convincingly over Los Angeles. It was a big day for Utah, as star forward Gordon Hayward was named to his first career All-Star Game as a reserve. Hayward played like an All-Star on Thursday, snapping a cold streak to shoot 7 - of - 14 for 24 points. Center Rudy Gobert, meanwhile, told the media earlier in the day that he would use being snubbed from the All-Star Game to fuel himself to perform as the season goes on. Gobert looked like he meant it on Thursday, as he pulled down a team - high 13 rebounds and blocked a whopping five shots. His strong play helped to anchor the tough Utah defense, which held the Lakers to just 42 percent shooting and only four three - pointers. Los Angeles (16 - 34), meanwhile, saw disastrous play from its starting five, leading to a heavy reliance on bench output. The team's starters combined for only 32 points and four assists in what was an abysmal night for the unit. A handful of bench players provided a spark to keep LA within striking distance, however. Sixth man Lou Williams offered yet another strong bench performance, leading the team with 20 points. Rookie center Ivica Zubac, meanwhile, contributed his third career double - double and his second in a row. The Jazz will host the Grizzlies on Saturday, while the Lakers will enjoy almost a week of rest.
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