SALT LAKE CITY — After a rare four days off in between games, the Lakers having an abundance of energy to start Sunday’s road game against the Utah Jazz wasn’t surprising.

But the time since last Tuesday’s road win over the Jazz in Los Angeles helped bring to light what the Lakers needed to focus on to prevent another explosive scoring half from Utah after the Jazz had 71 points in the opening two quarters of the previous matchup.

More discipline off the ball defensively; being more physical from the jumpnot making up how they were going to defend Utah’s off-ball movement as they went, and sticking with the initial game plan.

The Lakers showed improvement in these areas, helping them hang on to beat the Jazz 108-106 at Delta Center to improve to 12-4 on the season despite Utah’s late co

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