Sports · October 26, 2026

Lakers Beat Jazz 132–123: Luka Dončić Scores 52 in Comeback Win

A 52-point night from Luka Dončić helped Los Angeles recover from a 47-point Utah first quarter and remain unbeaten.

By NewsTrendus Editorial Desk · October 26, 2026 · Independently written from credited sources · Representative editorial photograph

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At a glance: The Lakers beat the Jazz 132–123 on October 25. Luka Dončić scored 52 points and dished out 10 assists as Los Angeles erased an 18-point deficit.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25, 2026 — Luka Dončić scored a season-high 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Utah Jazz 132–123 on Sunday. Utah started fast and led by as many as 18, but Los Angeles changed the game's rhythm in the second quarter and finished with a stronger closing stretch.

Lakers vs. Jazz final score and quarter-by-quarter turnaround

Utah scored 47 points in the first quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 47–29 and putting the Lakers under immediate pressure. The second period looked entirely different: Los Angeles won it 45–24 and carried a 74–71 lead into halftime.

The teams each scored 29 points in the third quarter. In the fourth, the Lakers outscored the Jazz 29–23 to complete the nine-point victory. The swing from an 18-point first-quarter deficit to a three-point halftime lead shows how quickly a high-scoring game can change when shot-making and defensive execution shift together.

Luka Dončić's 52-point performance

Dončić made eight three-pointers and finished with 52 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the NBA's official game data. His scoring was not limited to an early burst: he hit important late baskets, including consecutive three-pointers that helped establish a 127–121 advantage with under two minutes left.

The Lakers also received 29 points from Austin Reaves. That secondary production mattered because it prevented Utah from directing every late defensive possession toward Dončić. Together, the guards provided both the scoring volume and the playmaking required to recover from the early hole.

What went right for Utah — and what slipped away

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points. Keyonte George added 24 points and 10 assists, while Ace Bailey contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Utah's first quarter demonstrated its offensive ceiling, but the Jazz could not sustain that pace across the next three periods.

The decisive stretch was the second quarter, when the Lakers gained 21 points on the scoreboard. A 47-point opening period gave Utah a cushion, but the 24-point second quarter surrendered that advantage before the teams reached halftime.

What the result means for the Lakers

Los Angeles moved to 3–0, while Utah dropped to 1–2. It is early in the season, so neither record guarantees how the teams will finish. Still, winning on the road after a difficult start offers evidence of the Lakers' ability to adapt during a game.

For anyone looking up the Lakers–Jazz score, the final was Los Angeles 132, Utah 123. Dončić's 52 points, 10 assists and eight made threes headline the box score; the second-quarter 45–24 margin explains how the comeback became possible.

Sources and verification

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Editorial note: Game details reflect reports available on October 26, 2026. If official statistics are later corrected, please use the NewsTrendus contact page.