Lakers player grades: LeBron James, Stanley Johnson lead win vs. Jazz

Here is how the Los Angeles Lakers graded from a strong win against the Utah Jazz.

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to .500 after a convincing win against the Utah Jazz, 101-95.

Los Angeles came into this game looking to bounce back after getting drubbed by the Denver Nuggets by 37 points, but playing against the Jazz (now 29-15) presented a difficult opponent to defeat.

However, the Lakers held their own in the first half and even posted an 11-point lead during the second quarter. But that lead didn’t last long, as Utah answered with a 32-20 difference in the third quarter.

The Jazz took a 10-point lead, but the Lakers showed their resilience. Stanley Johnson was the catalyst in the final quarter, where he scored 10 of his 15 points.

Los Angeles came back to win and are now 22-22 on the season. Here is how the squad graded: