Lakers vs. Jazz Recap: Doncic Scores 52, Ace Bailey Props Cash

The Lakers beat the Jazz 132-123 in Utah on Sunday after digging out of a big early hole. Utah scored 47 in the first quarter and led 47-29, but Los Angeles answered with a 45-24 second quarter to take a 74-71 lead into the half. The third quarter finished even at 29-29, and the Lakers closed it 29-23 in the fourth. Luka Doncic carried the night with 52 points on 17-of-30 shooting, 10 assists and 8 rebounds. Eight DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, and most of them came from the Utah side of the box score.

What cashed

Lakers ML (-215 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The Lakers came in having won 7 of their last 10 while the Jazz had won 2 of their last 10, and LA was a clear favorite. - What happened: It got uncomfortable after one quarter, but the Lakers won by 9. They hit 20 threes on 47 attempts and made 32 of 38 free throws, while Utah shot 10-of-35 from deep. - Worth watching: Even a big favorite can trail early. Shooting volume from three and the line closed this one out.

Ace Bailey 15+ points + rebounds + assists (-216 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Bailey had cleared 15 PRA in each of his last 10 and last 20, and his points and P+A lines sat well under his recent output. - What happened: 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for 33 PRA. He shot 8-of-11 from the field and grabbed 6 offensive boards. - Worth watching: The rebounding added a whole new layer here. If he keeps crashing the glass, his PRA number has room to climb.

Ace Bailey 14+ points + assists (-104 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Bailey had cleared 14+ points + assists in 9 of his last 10 and 18 of his last 20, and -104 priced it well under that. - What happened: 17 points and 4 assists made 21, a comfortable clear. - Worth watching: Efficient shooting did the work. His points-based lines are still worth a look at a near-even price.

ALT: Ace Bailey 12+ points (+110 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Same 9 of 10, 18 of 20 form, and plus money on a 12-point rung. - What happened: He reached 17 points on only 11 shots. - Worth watching: Plus-money prices on a rung this low do not come often. They are worth a look when they show up.

Isaiah Collier 12+ points + assists (-125 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Collier had cleared 12+ points + assists in 9 of his last 10 and 19 of his last 20. - What happened: 6 points and 6 assists in 13 minutes off the bench got exactly 12. - Worth watching: That was tight, and the short minutes are the reason. Watch his playing time before backing his combo lines again.

Isaiah Collier 5+ assists (-125 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Collier had 5+ assists in 8 of his last 10 and 17 of his last 20 as Utah's lead ball-handler. - What happened: He handed out 6 assists in those 13 minutes. - Worth watching: The passing showed up even in a small role. Assists may be the steadier way to play him.

Jaren Jackson Jr. 15+ points (-221 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Jackson had 15+ in each of his last 10 and 18 of his last 20, and we expected him to get to the line. - What happened: 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, with 5-of-6 at the line. - Worth watching: He got his free throws, just as we read it. He stays a solid scoring floor play.

Ziaire Williams 8+ points (-131 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Williams had 8+ in 9 of his last 10 and in all 5 of his games with the Lakers. - What happened: He started, played 30 minutes and scored 11, all of it coming on 3 threes and 2 free throws. - Worth watching: A starter's minutes gave this rung room. Check his role before each game.

How the game played out

Utah won the paint 58-30 and outrebounded LA 52-31, with 20 offensive boards. The difference was turnovers and threes. The Jazz gave it away 17 times to the Lakers' 10, and LA scored from deep 10 more times than Utah did. Austin Reaves added 29 points, including 11-of-13 at the line.

Trends to watch

• Utah grabbed 20 offensive rebounds. That keeps Bailey's rebound-driven combo lines worth a look.
• The Lakers put up 47 threes. Their shooters' three-point props stay live while that volume holds.
• Collier played just 13 minutes. His props depend on the rotation, so check minutes first.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. Learn more about player props and moneylines, or see today's NBA board.