Los Angeles Lakers 143, Utah Jazz 135
NBA · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Utah Jazz 143–135 on 2025-12-18 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:22 swung win probability 79% → 13%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Jazz lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 32 | 41 | 29 | 41 | 143 |
| Utah Jazz | 41 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 135 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:22 swung win probability 79% → 13%.
Why Utah Jazz lost
- Lost Q4 29-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 8:22 (win probability 79% → 13% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 10–0 | Q4 8:22 | 79% → 13% |
| Utah Jazz | 8–0 | Q4 1:30 | 0% → 2% |