Keys:
Key 1: The Lakers' size and length are again too much for the Jazz. They outrebounded Utah 58-40.
Key 2: The Jazz got within four in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers made all the key plays in crunch time.
Key 3: Homecourt. The Lakers have won 16 straight over Utah at home.
Player of the game: Kobe Bryant
Bryant found ways to get his teammates involved before taking over in the second half. He had 30 points and eight assists.
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