Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions February 10th 2025

Luka Doncic Ready for Lakers Debut Against Jazz

The wait is over. Luka Doncic is set to make his highly anticipated Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz, adding even more firepower to a team that’s already red-hot.

A Trade That Shook the NBA

Nobody saw it coming. When the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks in a blockbuster trade for Doncic, the basketball world was stunned. The February 2nd deal also included Max Christie heading to Dallas while LA picked up Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.

But for Lakers fans, the real prize is finally arriving. After being sidelined since Christmas with a calf injury, Doncic is expected to suit up alongside LeBron James, forming one of the most electrifying duos in the league.

“It’s just like a dream come true,” Doncic said about playing with LeBron. “I always looked up to him. There’s so much I can learn from him, and I’m excited to be here and get started.”

Lakers Are Rolling Without Luka—Now They Get Even Better

Even without Doncic, the Lakers have been on fire, winning five straight and 11 of their last 13. On Saturday, they pulled off a 124-117 win over the Pacers, led by:

• Austin Reaves: Career-high 45 points
• Rui Hachimura: 24 points
• Jaxson Hayes: 12 rebounds

LeBron sat out with left ankle soreness, but the team still found a way to dominate. Reaves, who almost didn’t play due to an elbow injury, stepped up in a massive way.

“I woke up sore all over,” Reaves admitted. “But once you get out there and the adrenaline kicks in, you feel better.”

Now, with Doncic ready to go, the Lakers are about to take things to another level.

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Can the Jazz Snap Their Road Skid?

Utah comes into LA on a rough stretch, having lost 11 of their last 13 games, including eight straight on the road. On Saturday, they started strong against the Clippers, jumping out to a 12-point lead before running out of gas and falling 130-110.

Jazz Standouts in That Game:

• Jordan Clarkson: 24 points
• Keyonte George: 21 points
• Johnny Juzang: 19 points (three off his season high)

Coach Will Hardy is still looking for answers but remains focused on keeping his team involved in the game.

“We want to play in a style where everyone’s involved,” Hardy said. “Everyone wants to touch the ball, not just shoot it. That keeps the energy up every day.”

Key Matchup & What to Watch For

• Doncic & LeBron’s First Game Together: How quickly can they develop chemistry?
• Utah’s Struggles: Can they finally break their eight-game road losing streak?
• Lakers’ Momentum: Will Doncic’s debut push their winning streak to six?

It’s set to be an electric night at Crypto.com Arena as Lakers fans finally get to see their new superstar in action.

Can Luka Lead LA to Another Win?

📅 Game Time: Monday, 7:30 PM PT
🏀 Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles

Don’t miss what could be the start of a new Lakers era.