The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz, 116-108, in Orlando on Monday.

While the first three quarters were close, a 19-5 run across the final 6:12 of the third quarter decided things for Los Angeles. In fact, that gave the Lakers a game-high 13-point lead, never surrendering the lead in the fourth quarter. Prior to that, there were 12 ties and nine lead changes in total, with neither club leading by more than seven points. The Lakers ended up shooting 50 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range while holding the Jazz to 45 percent from the field and 38 percent from long range. In addition, Los Angeles recorded 12 steals and won the turnover differential, 21-14.

The Lakers (50-15) were led by Anthony Davis, who tallied 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three steals. LeBron James totaled 22 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Those two guys combined for 44 of the team's 82 shots. No other player on the roster had more than 11 points, five rebounds or three assists.

The Jazz (42-24) were led by Donovan Mitchell, who amassed 33 points, five rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley generated 24 points, two rebounds and eight assists. Rudy Gobert finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Royce O'Neale had just five points but provided 13 rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Both teams will return to action on Wednesday, with Los Angeles playing the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah facing the Memphis Grizzlies.