The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Utah Jazz in an important Western Conference clash. The Lakers are still trying to cope without Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The duo is close to making their return, but still away from the team. It appears the rest of the team is starting to find form, which bodes well for them as James and Davis return ahead of the NBA playoffs.

The Utah Jazz are still the best team in the NBA. However, they will be concerned going forward. The Jazz lost Donovan Mitchell to an ankle injury recently but will be hoping that the injury isn’t serious. Rudy Gobert has been having a fantastic season and is the front runner to win defensive player of the year this season.

With that in mind, take a look at the Lakers taking on the Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz – Prediction

The Lakers just defeated the Utah Jazz in an overtime win on Saturday. However, the Lakers have been struggling without LeBron and Davis. The absence of Donovan Mitchell has also hurt the Jazz greatly. But players like Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley have shown how potent they can be on the offensive end.

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Prediction – The Utah Jazz get a win back over the Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers – Team News

The Los Angeles Lakers have several concerns on the injury front. Anthony Davis is still not fit to resume playing but should make his return this week. Dennis Schroder, Andre Drummond, Markieff Morris, and Marc Gasol are all nursing injuries but are expected to play tomorrow night. LeBron James also remains out due to his ankle injury.

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Predicted Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Markieff Morris, Andre Drummond

Utah Jazz – Team News

The Jazz are dealing with major injuries to their top stars. Donovan Mitchell remains out and will be re-evaluated next week. Derrick Favors and Ersan Ilyasova are listed as questionable, heading into the game, whereas Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert are listed as probable.

Predicted lineup – Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neal, Rudy Gobert

Who do you think will win between the Lakers and the Jazz?