Preview: Jazz at Lakers, Sunday, April 12, 2026 LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Lakers, solidly positioned in the Western Conference playoff picture, host the struggling Utah Jazz in a regular-season finale at crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers (51-29) enter the game after a 119-103 road victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. LeBron James led the way with 26 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, continuing his remarkable 21st-season form. In his last 10 games, the 41-year-old forward has averaged 18.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists, recording five triple-doubles. Utah (22-59) snapped a seven-game losing streak with a stunning 147-101 rout of Memphis on Friday. Rookie guard Bez Mbeng posted a triple-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in that win, a bright spot in a difficult season. His production, however, has been inconsistent, as evidenced by a two-point outing against Houston on April 3. The Lakers have dominated the season series, winning all three meetings. Most recently, L.A. won 143-135 in Utah on Dec. 18, 2025. The Jazz have not beaten the Lakers since the 2024-25 season. For the Lakers, Sunday’s game is a final tune-up before the postseason, with seeding implications still possible. Key contributors like James, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia are expected to play significant minutes to maintain rhythm. The Jazz, long eliminated from playoff contention, will look to build momentum for next season behind Mbeng and center Oscar Tshiebwe, who had 22 rebounds in Friday’s win. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PDT. The Lakers will honor James before the game for surpassing 45,000 career points earlier this season.