2009 NBA Playoffs, Utah Jazz
MATCHUP HISTORY
Utah Jazz vs. LA Lakers

Jazz vs. Lakers all-time in Playoffs (1988, 1997, 1998, 2008)

All-Time Series

Series Total Home Road
Jazz Record: 2-1 11-5 7-1 4-4
In First Round: - - - -
In Conf. Semifinals: 1-1 7-5 5-1 2-4
In Conf. Finals 1-0 4-0 2-0 2-0
w/home court 2-0      
w/o home court 0-1      

JAZZ VS. LAKERS PLAYOFF FACTS
Streaks
Series
Game
Last Jazz Win
Last Jazz Loss
Overall
Lost 1
Lost 2
5/11/08 @Utah (123-115)
5/16/08 @Utah (105-108)
Home
Lost 1
5/11/08 (123-115)
5/16/08 (105-108)
Road
Lost 3
5/24/98 (96-92)
5/14/08 (104-111)
Home
Road
Biggest Jazz Win:
35 (112-77), 5/16/98
15 (110-95), 5/10/97
Biggest Jazz Loss:
13 (100-113), 5/15/88
20 (84-104), 5/8/97
Jazz
Lakers
Longest Win Streak:
6 (5/10/97-present)
2 (3), last (5/14/08-present)
Most Points Scored:
123 @Utah, 5/11/08
120 @L.A. Lakers 5/7/08
Fewest Points Scored:
84 @LA Lakers, 5/8/97
77 @Utah, 5/16/98
High Scorer:
42, Karl Malone @LA Lakers, 5/10/97
39, Shaquille O’Neal @LA Lakers, 5/22/98
High Rebounder:
20 (2), last Carlos Boozer @Utah, 5/9/08
16, Lamar Odom @L.A. Lakers, 5/7/08
High Assists:
24, John Stockton @LA Lakers, 5/17/88
16, Magic Johnson @LA Lakers, 5/21/88
High Steals:
5 (4), last John Stockton @L.A. Lakers, 5/10/97
6, Derek Fisher @L.A. Lakers, 5/4/08
High Blocks:
9, Greg Ostertag @Utah (OT), 5/12/97
6, Shaquille O’Neal @L.A. Lakers, 5/10/97

2008-09 Season Recaps

Los Angeles trailed by eight points twice in the second quarter before recovering to lead 56-55 at halftime. The Lakers closed the first half on a 20-11 run, including nine by Vujacic and five by Odom while Bryant watched from the bench after playing just

“They’re a terrific team. They play, pass the ball, and do just about everything you’d ask a team to do. They have guys that can make big shots, guys that just know how to play basketball, make the game look simple.”

A rematch that ended a hopeful season last year for the Utah Jazz graces an electrifying night in Salt Lake City as the Los Angeles Lakers look to keep a seven game winning streak alive and running. Utah wouldn't be intimidated by the number one LA squad

Postgame Quotes Jazz vs. Lakers, 2/11/09

Game Recap Jazz vs. Lakers, 2/11/09

The Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers resume a four-game homestand Friday when they welcome the Utah Jazz to Staples Center.

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