The Lakers played great defense holding the Jazz to 37.9% from the floor which trumped the fact that the Lakers outrebounded them 58-41. Kobe Bryant led the way for the Lakers with 38 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Pau Gasol also had a solid game with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocked shots. Lamar Odom was also effective with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots. Sasha Vujacic was great off the bench with 15 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench. The Lakers are now up 1-0 in this series.