Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More
The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Utah Jazz in what could be a wild matchup of a playoff-bound team and a team fighting for nothing but pride.
While the Lakers look like they will clean the floor with the Jazz, this may be a much closer game than anyone is anticipating. Hold on tight; this could be a wild ride.
Where: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
When: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 9:00 p.m. ET
Watch: Not nationally televised
Listen: ESPN Radio
Betting Line: Over/Under: 185, Spread: Utah +2
Injuries: (CBS)
Lakers
Derrick Caracter, PF, Out until at least late January
Josh McRoberts, PF, Out for Jan. 11 at Utah
Troy Murphy, PF, Out for Jan. 11 at Utah
Jazz
Jeremy Evans, SF, Questionable for Jan. 11 vs. L.A. Lakers
Lakers Player to Watch: Andrew Bynum
As good as Al Jefferson has been for the Utah Jazz, Lakers Nation has to be falling all over themselves for the kind of numbers that Bynum is putting up so far this season. With nearly 18 points a game to go with his almost 15 rebounds per game, you have what Los Angles wanted all along: the most dominant center besides Dwight Howard right now.
Jazz Player to Watch: Al Jefferson
While the Jazz may be rebuilding, there is no getting better than what they have with versatile big man Al Jefferson. This is a guy that can play at the four or five spots and will still average almost 20 points a night and nine rebounds. The battle between Bynum and Jefferson will be fantastic.
What They’re Saying
Jeremiah Jensen, anchor for SportsBeat on KSL 5 Utah, is reporting on twitter that "The Utah Jazz have done something that the Lakers haven't this season...they've won on the road. Lakers are 0-3 outside Staples."
Key Matchup: Kobe Bryant vs. Anyone Trying to Stop Him
When you scored 48 points in your last game, and have scored at least 25 in five straight games, it's hard to say that you aren't on fire. Such is the story of Kobe Bryant.
While the Jazz are full of young stars that are developing into solid players, the old man still has a few tricks up his sleeve. He will go for 30 Wednesday night.
Prediction: Lakers 105, Jazz 92
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