Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaac Bonga (17) as the Utah Jazz and the Las Angeles Lakers play at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt lake City on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles has played in a number of the annual games at Vivint Arena designated as Autism Awareness Night, but Wednesday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers held special meaning for him.
Ingles and his wife Renae’s 2½-year-old son Jacob was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder on Jan. 8, and on Feb.