Anthony Davis has 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James has 27 points and 14 assists as they edge Utah, 105-104, despite being without four of their normal rotation players.

Gabe Vincent made the most of his spot start, scoring 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in what was easily his best game as a Laker. Max Christie provided unexpected production with 12 points, getting to the line 10 times, while Rui Hachimura added 13 points and seven rebounds, including two critical three-pointers late.

The clock ticked down and the ball, like it has for most of the last two decades of professional basketball, was in LeBron James' hands. It’s been the recipe for years, James hunting the matchup on the court he wants,