Rui Hachimura is a player to watch when the Los Angeles Lakers (18-7) and Utah Jazz (10-15) play at Delta Center on Thursday. The game tips off at 9 p.m. ET.
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Lakers vs. Jazz: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, and SportsNet LA
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Delta Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 50.4% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.1% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.6 | 26 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.9 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.0 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 12 |
Jazz's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.8% | 22 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.8% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 5 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 16 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 28 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 24 |
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Lakers vs. Jazz Top Players
Lakers
- Luka Doncic puts up 34.7 points per game while tacking on 8.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists.
- Doncic is the top active three-point shooter for the Lakers, connecting on 3.5 per game.
- Los Angeles' blocks tend to come from Jaxson Hayes, who collects 0.7 per game. Jake Laravia is a primary source of steals for Los Angeles, averaging 1.2 steals a game.
Jazz
- Keyonte George's performance this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 23.5 points per game and 6.8 assists per game to go with 4.0 rebounds per contest.
- This season, Jusuf Nurkic has a statline of 8.4 points, 3.9 assists and 9.6 rebounds per game.
- George averages 2.3 made threes per game.
- Nurkic's 1.5 steals and Kyle Filipowski's 0.5 blocks per game are important to the Jazz's defensive production.
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Lakers vs. Jazz Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Deandre Ayton: Out (Elbow)
Jazz
Jazz:
Georges Niang: Out (Foot),
Lauri Markkanen: Out (Groin),
Walker Kessler: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Raptors | W 123-120 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Celtics | L 126-105 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | 76ers | W 112-108 | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Spurs | L 132-119 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Suns | W 116-114 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Suns | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
Jazz's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Nets | W 123-110 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Knicks | L 146-112 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Thunder | L 131-101 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Grizzlies | W 130-126 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Mavericks | W 140-133 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Spurs | - | Away |
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