Jazz – Lakers 123-132

Markkanen's 28 points not enough as Jazz fall to Lakers

Lauri Markkanen · Oct 25, 2026

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points on 9-of-20 shooting for the Utah Jazz in a 132-123 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He shot 9 of 20 from the field, including 5 of 11 from three-point range and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.

While on the floor, Utah was outscored by six points. Markkanen logged 38 minutes, collected seven rebounds (four offensive, three defensive), recorded one assist, one turnover and two personal fouls. His 28 points exceeded his last season average of 26.7 points, while his 45 percent field-goal rate was below his prior 47.7 percent average. His three-point accuracy of 45.5 percent was above the 35.5 percent he shot last season. He also posted seven rebounds, close to his previous 6.9-rebound average.

The 7-foot-1 Finnish player extended his streak to three straight games with at least 15 points. Despite the personal production, the Jazz lost 132-123 as the Lakers scored 132 points in the away-team-first scoreboard format Los Angeles Lakers - Utah Jazz 132-123.

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