The Utah Jazz Game Could Expose the Lakers… | The Lakers vs Jazz Preview

Are the Lakers walking into a trap game in Salt Lake City… or are they about to make a statement?

On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down the Lakers vs Jazz matchup, including why Utah is tougher at home, how dangerous Lauri Markkanen is in Salt Lake City, and why Keyonte George could be a problem in transition.

The guys dive into:
• Turnovers and late-game execution
• The Lakers’ bench energy and defense
• Whether Vando deserves more minutes
• LeBron’s impact down the stretch
• A $200 bet on a DOUBLE-DIGIT Lakers win 👀

Is this another anxiety-filled finish… or do the Lakers finally cruise?
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00:00 – Welcome to Benched
00:28 – Is Lakers vs Jazz a Trap Game?
01:20 – Why Lauri Markkanen Is a PROBLEM at Home
02:00 – Lakers’ Keys to Winning on the Road
03:36 – Preventing 4th Quarter Collapses
05:00 – Defense, Bench Energy & Vando’s Impact
06:00 – Over/Under: Turnovers & LeBron Points
07:05 – “No Babies Allowed” – Earning NBA Minutes
08:00 – Game Prediction & $200 Bet 👀
09:00 – Final Thoughts & Subscribe

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