Final Score: vs. Utah 112-97 [L]
Full article: http://www.nba.com/games/20180408/UTALAL#/recap
Next Game: vs. Houston (04/10)
Highlights: *Courtesy of MLG Highlights*
The Lakers starting down 16-4 right out of the gate was all I needed to see out of the highlights. They made it entertaining for the most part in the third quarter. But, Utah played like they were on a mission yesterday. They needed this win to ensure a playoff spot in the Western Conference and they accomplished that. And unfortunately for the shorthanded Lakers, they were in their way. Donovan Mitchell and Joe Ingles shot the lights out for the Jazz. The Laker defense had no answer. Jae Crowder also provided some spark for Utah's 2nd unit. There was not much to say. The only positives was that Josh Hart went off for 25 points. He even met Donovan Mitchell at the rim for a block in the first quarter to give Laker fans something to cheer about. Tyler Ennis scored 22 points to lead the bench. Julius Randle chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Only those three were in double figures for the team in this loss and a wire-to-wire victory for the Utah Jazz. Two more games left for the Lakers to close out a season with an improved record. The Rockets have the number 1 seed on lock. I see no reason why any of their starters should play tomorrow. Then, the Lakers close it out on the "road" Wednesday against the Clippers. At least getting one out of those two games should give the Lakers one more win to hang their heads on after improving from last year's win total. I will see you guys for both games!
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