The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Salt Lake City for their next matchup against the Utah Jazz in the 2022-23 NBA season.
It will be the first of the final two road games for the Purple and Gold. Considering the fifth or sixth seed is up for grabs for the team, the importance of the matchup cannot be overstated.
As for the Utah Jazz, the hosts have lost all hopes of advancing to the play-in tournament, let alone the postseason. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, but they can very well ruin the party for the Lakers.
The duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis easily led the Lakers to a dominant win against the Houston Rockets in their previous game. Thus, helping the Lakers improve their record to 40-38.
With that being said, let’s take a quick look at the expected lineups, injuries, and predictions for the Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers game.
Utah Jazz Expected Lineups And Injuries Updates
The Jazz are riddled with injuries ahead of hosting the Lakers. Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton are currently listed as questionable for the Tuesday night matchup. On the other hand, Jordan Clarkson, Rudy Gay, and Walker Kessler are ruled out.
Ochai Agbaji (G), Talen Horton-Tucker (G), Kelly Olynyk (F), Lauri Markkanen (F), and Uzoka Azubuiki (C) will be the probable starters for the Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers Expected Lineups And Injuries Updates
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the game with D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis listed in the probable column, alongside LeBron James, who is questionable for the game. In addition, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Mo Bamba will miss another game.
D’Angelo Russell (G), Austin Reaves (G), LeBron James (F), Jarred Vanderbilt (F), and Anthony Davis (C) will most likely start the game for the Lakers.
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers Predictions
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are finally healthy as the dynamic duo tore apart the Houston Rockets’ defense in their last game. Davis dropped a sensational 40-point performance, while James registered a stunning 18-point triple-double.
Considering the two players’ sensational form combined with potential double-digit contributions from D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are undoubtedly the favorites to win the game.
The Jazz are riddled with injuries, and they lost more rim protection with Walker Kessler’s absence. Unless Talent Horton-Tucker erupts for a 40 or 50-point performance, the Lakers shouldn’t have any issues in getting another dub in the win column.
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