Tonight, the Utah Jazz (37-44) play their final game of the 2022-23 NBA season against the Los Angeles Lakers (41-39). This game, while almost completely meaningless for the Jazz (so long as they lose and retain their top-nine draft slot), holds significant playoff implications for the Lakers. If they beat Utah tonight and each of the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors lose their respective games, the Lakers could save themselves from the Play-In and clinch the sixth seed. With each of Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler, Talen-Horton Tucker, Collin Sexton, and Rudy Gay listed as OUT tonight, the Lakers (who unlike the Denver Nuggets, have something to play for) should have an easy out.
The Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Lakers in season finale
