Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz NBA game from December 18, 2025 on ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports and Peacock.

Perimeter defense was a major concern for the Lakers in their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, with James and Rui Hachimura finding themselves unable to pick up the predictable slack left by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic on that end of the floor.

The Lakers acquired Doncic in a three-team trade in February that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas, but Doncic failed to make the All-Star Game for the first time since his rookie year with the Mavericks.

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the suddenly feisty Utah Jazz, who are 4-2 this month and have won two straight, at the Delta Center.

The last time, the Utah Jazz were sacrificial lambs for LeBron James’ 23rd season debut. This time they’re planning a different outcome when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named to the Emirates NBA Cup All-Tournament team.

Luka Dončić has been dominant for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he doesn't feel like he is playing the best basketball of his career.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.