The Utah Jazz defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 111-97, at Staples Center on Monday.

The 14-point final margin makes this game look closer than it actually was, with Utah winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They won each of the first three quarters by at least four points apiece, carrying a 20-point lead into the fourth quarter. The 14-point final margin was the closest it got in the final 18 minutes of play. The Jazz shot a season-high 57 percent from the field, 46 percent from three-point range and 91 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Lakers to 43 percent from the field, 43 percent from long range and 68 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, Utah out-assisted Los Angeles, 29-17, while out-rebounding them, 42-32.

The Jazz (43-15) were led by Jordan Clarkson, providing 22 points and three rebounds off the bench. Joe Ingles led the starters with 21 points, four rebounds and five assists. Bojan Bogdanovic amassed 19 points, three rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley had 14 points and 10 assists while Rudy Gobert generated 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

The Lakers (35-23) were led by Talen Horton-Tucker, who provided 24 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals off the bench. Kyle Kuzma collected 17 points, two rebounds and three assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 15 points while Dennis Schroder accrued 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Utah has another road game on Wednesday, playing the struggling Houston Rockets. As for Los Angeles, they're off until Thursday when they travel to face the Dallas Mavericks.