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Lakers Rout Jazz in Regular-Season Finale, Secure 4th Seed in West
James gives Los Angeles a late-season boost as the Lakers try to improve their Western Conference seed with a win and a Denver loss.
- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 131-107 on Sunday, securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 53-29 record at Crypto.com Arena.
- LeBron James was cleared to play shortly before tip-off after being listed as questionable due to left foot injury management throughout the day.
- Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura each recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds, while the Lakers played without injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- The Utah Jazz finished with a 22-60 record, marking their second consecutive year with 60 losses, while the Lakers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday in Game 1.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized building a 'playoff mentality,' stating, 'Building our playoff mentality is about us and it's not about the opponent.
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Independent EspañolLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 18 points, dealt six assists and captured four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers set up for the postseason with a victory on Sunday night...
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LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz
LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz.
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