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Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 18) – 2025–26 NBA Season

Originally posted on EssentiallySports | By Caroline John | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 12:12 AM ET

The last time, the Utah Jazz were sacrificial lambs for LeBron James’ 23rd season debut. This time they’re planning a different outcome when they host the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic and LeBron James are also looking to test their new defensive upgrade against the Jazz tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz player stats and box score

Los Angeles Lakers

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	PF	+/-
STARTERS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–	–
LeBron James#23	11	5	2-5	0-1	1-2	2	3	0	0	0	0	-5
Rui Hachimura#28	7	0	0-1	0-1	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0	-7
Jaxson Hayes#11	7	4	1-1	0-0	2-2	1	0	1	0	0	2	-7
Marcus Smart#36	10	8	3-3	2-2	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	2	-2
Luka Doncic#77	12	14	3-9	1-5	7-9	0	5	0	3	0	0	-9
BENCH	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	PF	+/-
Maxi Kleber#14	3	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+1
Jarred Vanderbilt#2	8	7	3-4	1-1	0-0	6	0	0	0	0	1	+2
Jake LaRavia#12	9	5	2-2	1-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	3	+1
Dalton Knecht#4	2	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+2
Adou Thiero#1	3	0	0-2	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	3	+4
Nick Smith Jr.#20	5	0	0-2	0-2	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-2
Gabe Vincent#7		–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
TEAM TOTAL	–	68	25-47	5-19	13-16	21	14	1	3	0	17	–

Utah Jazz

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	PF	+/-
STARTERS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–	–
Kyle Filipowski#22	9	4	2-4	0-0	0-0	5	0	0	0	1	1	+1
Jusuf Nurkic#30	13	6	2-4	0-0	2-4	5	4	1	0	0	0	+2
Svi Mykhailiuk#10	7	8	2-2	2-2	2-2	1	0	1	0	0	1	+7
Keyonte George#3	13	9	4-7	1-3	0-0	2	4	1	0	0	0	+7
Ace Bailey#19	12	4	2-3	0-1	0-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
BENCH	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	PF	+/-
Kevin Love#42	5	3	1-3	1-3	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	1	+2
Taylor Hendricks#0	11	4	1-1	0-0	2-3	2	1	0	0	0	2	+7
Brice Sensabaugh#28	9	10	3-4	2-2	2-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	-1
Isaiah Collier#8	9	7	2-2	1-1	2-4	0	6	1	0	0	2	+3
Walter Clayton Jr.#13	6	5	2-2	0-0	1-1	0	0	0	0	0	1	+1
Kyle Anderson#2		–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Cody Williams#5		–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
TEAM TOTAL	–	74	25-39	10-16	14-25	20	19	5	0	1	11	–

Lakers vs Jazz: Game summary and key moments

After trailing the Jazz by 10+ points for most of the game, the Lakers have come within 68-74 at halftime.

Who are the top performers who stood out?

Luka Doncic with 14 points in the first half is still looking like he’s going to be the top performer of the night. LeBron James has had 10 points so far. But it was Utah’s Brice Sensabaugh who stunned coming off the bench to add 10 points.

This article first appeared on EssentiallySports and was syndicated with permission.

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