LeBron James had 22 points (12 in the paint) and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 90-83.
James’ 2 free throws put the Lakers ahead for good with 0.5 seconds left in the third quarter.
The Jazz got within 69-67 on Derrick Favors’ 9-foot jumper with 9:50 to play, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope answered with a driving dunk, and the Jazz got no closer than 77-74.
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points (11 in the first quarter).
For the Jazz, Alec Burks scored 17 points but shot 5 for 15 off the bench.
The Lakers shot 45.6% from the field and 30.4% from 3 to the Jazz’s 38.8% and 17.4%. They held the Jazz to 83 points. The Jazz outscored the Lakers 27-14 off turnovers. The Lakers’ starters outscored the Jazz 29-16 in 13 minutes together.