The Los Angeles Lakers return home after a quick two-game road trip with a chance to increase their winning streak to six games, hosting the Utah Jazz in the second game of Emirates NBA Cup group play.
L.A.’s title defense got off to a good start last week when they beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road, and now they look to remain undefeated.
The Lakers have found their groove lately overall, taking care of business behind the continued excellence of Anthony Davis. The big man is in early-season MVP conversations, averaging 31.1 points, 11.