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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-13-2024
Los Angeles Lakers (19-20) vs. Utah Jazz (19-20)
The 2023-24 NBA season continues Saturday, January 13, with eight games around the Association, so we are taking a closer look at the Western Conference showdown from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, to bring you the best Lakers vs. Jazz pick.
Los Angeles and Utah continue their three-game regular-season series. Back in November, the Lakers trounced the Jazz 131-99 as 7.5-point home favorites with a total of 239.0 points, extending their winning streak over Utah to three games.
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The Lakers’ shaky form continues
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 19-20 SU and 16-23 ATS on the season following Thursday’s 127-109 home loss to the Phoenix Suns. After a couple of wins over the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 and the Toronto Raptors 132-131, the Lakers wrapped up a five-game on a bad note. It was their fifth defeat in seven games.
The Lakers couldn’t cope with the Suns, trailing by as many as 32 points. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for just 23 points, while D’Angelo Russell led the way with 19 points and six assists off the bench. The Lakers handed out 33 assists, but they turned the ball over 18 times while allowing 13 offensive rebounds to their rivals.
“We had a bunch of turnovers in the first half and they made their shots. I thought we were there at different times and forced them into tough situations but they capitalized,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said.
The Lakers have struggled a lot since they won the In-Season Tournament. Now, they are 24th in the league in adjusted offensive efficiency (112.5 points per 100 possessions) and 11th in adjusted defensive efficiency (114.0). The Lakers rank 29th in 3-point rate (35.3) and 21st in turnover percentage (12.8%).
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The Jazz play without rest
Friday’s games have been excluded from this preview, and the 19-20 Utah Jazz hosted the Toronto Raptors, searching for their fourth straight victory. Over their previous three outings, the Jazz have defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 120-109, Milwaukee Bucks 132-116, and Denver Nuggets 124-111.
Last Wednesday, the Jazz cruised past the reigning NBA champions while making 55.4% of their field goals (13-for-33 from deep). Utah outscored Denver 54-40 in the paint, and Jordan Clarkson led the charge with 27 points and nine assists through 33 minutes off the bench. Lauri Markkanen posted a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Collin Sexton notched 22 points and four dishes.
The Jazz were tied with the Lakers for the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference on Friday morning. Utah was 19th in the NBA in adjusted offensive efficiency (114.5) and 22nd in adjusted defensive efficiency (117.6).
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The Jazz have been terrific lately, winning nine of their last 11 games prior to Friday’s clash against the Raptors. On the other side, the Lakers have dropped ten of their previous 14 contests. They are without Rui Hachimura (calf) and Gabe Vincent (knee), while Cam Reddish (knee) and Christian Wood (illness) are both questionable to play against the Jazz.
It’s hard to back the Lakers at the moment, but I don’t trust the Jazz to get the job done on the second day of a back-to-back set. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be fired up to bounce back from a lousy performance in the Suns game, so I’ll take the Lakers to cover.
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers -2.5 (-110)
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The Lakers don’t rely on 3-point shooting, but they love to pick up the pace and push the ball in transition. Purple-and-Gold are sixth in the NBA in pace (100.7 possessions per 48 minutes), while the Jazz are 12th with 99.7 possessions per 48 minutes. Utah is seventh in the league in 3-point rate (41.1), so I expect an up-tempo, high-scoring affair at Delta Center.
The total has gone over in eight of the Lakers’ last 12 games overall and 11 of their last 12 outings on the road. Five of the previous six encounters between the Lakers and Jazz have gone over, too.
Prediction: Go over 235.5 points (-110)
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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit
Kentucky basketball continues to stay aggressive in the transfer portal, hosting Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown for a visit, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats look to rebuild their backcourt heading into next season.
Brown, a 6-3, 175-pound point guard, is coming off a standout year in which he averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game. He shot 45.3% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range while starting all 32 games and playing over 31 minutes per contest.
There is already a connection between Brown and Kentucky, as he previously played alongside former Wildcat forward Ansley Almonor during the 2023-24 season before Almonor transferred to Kentucky the following year.
Kentucky’s interest in Brown comes as the program looks to reload at the guard position following multiple departures, including Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Jasper Johnson, and Collin Chandler. Head coach Mark Pope and his staff have made it a priority to evaluate all options, with Brown emerging as a serious candidate after a recent phone conversation between the two sides.
The Wildcats have also hosted other guards like Zoom Diallo, and currently, Rob Wright is on campus.
Brown’s visit is part of a busy stretch for Kentucky, with several other notable transfer targets expected to make their way to Lexington, including Alex Wilkins, Donnie Freeman, Jalen Cox, and Magoon Gwath.
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Utah delays imposing fee for wildfire mitigation program
The Utah Legislature tried to address the unaffordability or, for some, unavailability of home insurance last year.
The state created a program to inspect “high-risk” properties statewide and charge those properties a fee.
Its start date was supposed to be Jan. 1, but now lawmakers are giving state and local officials an extra year to implement it. House Bill 41, which Gov. Spencer Cox signed in March, moves the start date to Jan. 1, 2027.
Bill sponsor Rep. Thomas Peterson, R-Brigham City, says that’s to give time for cities and counties to petition the state to add or remove properties from the fee area.
“[The Division of] Forestry, Fire and State Lands has said they will work with the cities and counties to amend their maps, if it’s indeed justified,” the representative said during a House committee hearing.
The program targets properties with buildings in the “high-risk wildland-urban interface,” or WUI, meaning those that straddle wilderness and development. The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has a map classifying certain properties as high-risk WUI.
That’s the map local governments can petition to amend this year.
Those properties will pay a fee into the new Utah Wildfire Fund, which is supposed to offset fire-related costs. The fee pays for inspections to make sure property owners are being firewise and maintaining their land.
The fee is expected to range from $20 to $100 annually, depending on the size of buildings on a given property and risk level. The state forester has more information on an online FAQ page.
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This Utah Family Retreat Takes Its Elevated Design Cues From the Alpine Surroundings
as hard as it is to say goodbye to a special place where you’ve made countless memories, letting one good thing go can invite something even better to take its place. When one Chicago-based couple welcomed their first grandchild, they knew that it was time to part ways with their former Victory Ranch, Utah, retreat and expand into a custom-built home in nearby Kamas, which was designed to grow with their family.
With Jennelle Butera of Bloum Design Co. helming the design, every area of the expansive new homestead was tailored to suit the needs of a full, bustling household, with curated design choices that seamlessly coordinate with the majestic mountainous terrain on full display in nearly every room.
To give the space an artful signature all its own, Butera commissioned numerous custom accents. “We love working with local artisans,” she says. “We layered in pieces that feel deeply personal, from a solid walnut dining table with brass butterflies to a gunmetal kitchen hood and blackened steel fireplace surround.”
Though incredibly spacious and airy, the entire interior still has a warm and inviting feel, making it a natural home base for the entire brood to gather. From an intimate breakfast nook just off the main living area to a family room that’s ready for anything—from game night to cocktail hour—to a primary bathroom that could rival the most luxurious five-star spa, this is the ultimate entertaining home, sure to host countless reunions and gatherings in the years to come. And crucially, the space doesn’t feel cordoned off from the gorgeous natural world outdoors, but very much a part of it.
FAST FACTS
Designer: Jennelle Butera, Bloum Design Co.
Location: Kamas, Utah
The Space: A five-bedroom, six-bathroom home across 8,200 square feet
ENTRYWAY
Guests are greeted by subtle artistic touches.
An entryway needs to make a memorable first impression, and the one in this home, anchored by a distinctive custom walnut console table, is so much more than a simple pass-through. “This entry vestibule serves as an artistic moment,” Butera says. There’s subtle beauty to appreciate underfoot as well, as the dappled pattern of the natural stone pavers is used both indoors and out, providing a seamless visual transition.
THE GREAT ROOM
A comfy, calming space that lives up to its name.
Walking into the great room, visitors are struck by two distinct features: expansive panorama windows that showcase sweeping mountain vistas and a sumptuous seating area that practically begs sitters to stay awhile and appreciate the view. The deep olive green Montauk sofas were hand-selected not just for their gorgeous color and plush silhouette, but because they feel like a dream. “The clients even took a special trip to the Chicago showroom to personally sit-test them,” Butera quips.
DINING AREA
Gilded accents add polish to everyday meals.
Adjacent to the central seating zone is the dining area; at its heart is a custom-fabricated walnut table with cozy mohair-upholstered chairs that offer plenty of spots for dinner party guests to perch.
“Warm and chocolate tones were chosen to complement the natural landscape,” Butera says, and the effect is the total embodiment of—dare we say—quiet luxury. A sophisticated dry bar awaits service nearby, resplendent in its gleaming wallcovering by Alchemy Helio 3.0.
BREAKFAST NOOK
This bonus room is the go-to spot for quiet contemplation.
For those in-between moments throughout the day, this light-filled breakfast nook, grounded by a custom ash wood table and banquette, offers a casual, quiet corner. “This intimate, everyday space allows them to enjoy the view while sitting with coffee or tea,” Butera says. “It’s also the client’s preferred workspace.”
KITCHEN
Soft moodiness pervades in this hyper-efficient cooking hub.
“The kitchen showcases a curated interplay of dark and light,” Butera says. Subtle shifts in tone and mood are exemplified through the rich oxidized rift oak cabinetry, which contrasts against the smoky zellige tile backsplash. Crowning the range is a custom gunmetal hood, which Butera calls “the kitchen’s striking focal point.”
The space’s organizational flow was also meticulously mapped out through specialized, streamlined storage to ensure maximum efficiency while also allowing room for beauty. The client’s precious collection of pottery, handmade by her mother, holds court above the cook space in the glass-door upper cabinets.
FAMILY ROOM
A casual escape designed for off-hours enjoyment.
On the lower level, this entertaining zone ups the casual quotient, offering ample storage space for the household to stash games, books, and other off-the-clock accoutrements. Ever ready for all hosting needs, the space includes an oxidized rift oak bar and kitchenette. “The bar was intentionally designed to be camouflaged and sleek,” Butera notes. It also alleviates the need to run upstairs for a refill.
BEDROOM
Relaxed refinement takes center stage.
Waking up is never hard to do in this primary bedroom, which Butera calls “a zen-inspired sanctuary for enjoying the mountain views from bed.” She extended the serene tonal and textural palette to this calming space, adding a watercolor-inspired wallcovering to the room’s feature wall and extending it into the nearby boutique-inspired changing area.
PRIMARY BATHROOM
An everyday sanctuary replete with spa-level luxury.
“This primary bathroom is a spacious sanctuary, flooded with natural light,” Butera says. Layers of materiality—limestone floor tiles, a marble sink countertop, a white oak custom vanity—read as a naturalistic extension of the alpine atmosphere just outside.
GUEST ROOM
This home-away-from-home practically guarantees sweet dreams.
This entire home was designed with five-star hospitality in mind, so the guest rooms were certainly not an afterthought. “The main-level guest bedroom is a warm and welcoming space designed to make family and guests feel at home,” Butera says. The room’s biophilic-inspired sage, almond, and mauve hues cocoon the sleeper to put the mind at ease, while a lantern-like pendant from Visual Comfort & Co., aptly named “Paper Moon,” hangs overhead.
About the Designer
Jennelle Butera of Bloum Design Co. has been creating thoughtful spaces for over a decade. In each aspect of her projects, Jennelle and her team seek connection and collaboration with both their clients and their creative partners to create homes that are truly a team effort and reflect each contributing point of view.
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