The Lakers will look to extend their winning streak to three games tonight against the Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.
For the hosts a total of six players are on the injury report. Most notable are LeBron James (left foot soreness) who is listed and probable and Anthony Davis (low back tightness) who is questionable.
Thomas Bryant (Left UCL repair), Dennis Schroder (Right UCL repair), Scotty Pippen Jr. (G League – Two-Way) and Cole Swider (G League – Two-Way) are all listed as out.
Meanwhile Utah has three players on the injury report, namely Simone Fontecchio (return to competition reconditioning) who is questionable and Leandro Bolmaro (health and safety protocols) Micah Potter (G League – Two-Way) – both set to miss this game.
The Jazz are playing above expectations and are 6-3 so far this season. Utah won two of its last three games. The Lakers lost five in a row to start the season, but managed to recover by winning twice in a row.
Ahead of tonight’s game, the Lakers are considered favorites amongst bookmakers, with NBA lines site Betway pricing Los Angeles at 1.85 to beat the Jazz. The NBA odds odds for Utah to win this game are at 2.10.
