It was another success for the Los Angeles Lakers . The Jazz did make them sweat with a 17-5 run in the fourth. But the Lakers closed it out on the back of their defense. It wasn’t the most convincing win, marred by several challenges. De’Andre Ayton had to exit early with an injury. And the four-day rest also took some of LeBron James’ momentum out.

The Lakers forward scored 17, but James didn’t have the efficiency he is revered for. He also failed to register a single three-pointer on four attempts. Still, JJ Redick isn’t worried about the forward who is in his 23 season. The Lakers head coach has confidence that LeBron James will find his groove.

“I thought he did a lot of good things uh in transition and did a lot of good things as a passer. Again, we had a lot of success out of t

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