Minnesota Timberwolves Gorgui Dieng, of Senegal, guards against Utah Jazzs Derrick Favors (15) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
The Utah Jazz have moved up to the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference standings after going 3-2 on their recent five-game road trip to the Midwest.
SALT LAKE CITY — After surviving five straight road games with a respectable 3-2 record, the Utah Jazz are back home with a chance to solidify their playoff position in the Western Conference.
The Jazz, who defeated Milwaukee, Houston and Minnesota, while losing to Chicago and Oklahoma City, are back at the Vivint Arena for the first time in 11 days Monday night when they’ll take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 7 p.