PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz and LA Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 10-4 this season and they haven't even had LeBron James for a single game due to sciatica. Luka Doncic has starred with 41 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in their dominant win over the Bucks, while Austin Reaves added 25 points. On the offensive end, the Lakers dominate the paint with remarkable efficiency, ranking 1st in attacking the rim while also boasting the league's best field goal percentage at over 50 percent—a stark contrast to their defensive vulnerabilities against three-point shooting where they rank 26th in opponent quality. The Jazz pulled off a crazy win on Sunday night, outlasting the Chicago Bulls in double overtime, with Lauri Markkanen posting 47 points in that game—his second game in a row with 40-plus points. The Jazz own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 106.40 points per contest and giving up 124.90. Utah's defensive scheme struggles significantly against perimeter threats, ranking 29th in three-point attempts allowed while also sitting near the bottom in spacing efficiency on their own offensive end. Despite their road woes, the Jazz's aggressive approach on offense and ability to generate high-quality three-point opportunities continue to make them dangerous, even as underdogs heading into enemy territory.