Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma Wears Utah Utes Jacket Prior To Game Against Jazz
Dec 4, 2019, 11:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz attempts to drive past Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 4, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Runnin’ Utes and current Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma wore a red Utah Utes jacket before his team faced off against the Utah Jazz.
Kuzma was seen reppin’ his college colors pregame on Wednesday, December 4.
The former Utah forward wore a red jacket with a white block “U” on the chest as he walked in Vivint Smart Home Arena prior to the Lakers’ 121-96 win over the Jazz.
collegiate kuz is back home. pic.twitter.com/aLkBoyon15
— LeagueFits 💧 (@leaguefits) December 5, 2019
Kuzma first stepped on the court midway through the first quarter of the game. He hit a buzzer-beating three-point shot at the end of the opening quarter.
Clutch @kylekuzma always with the buzzer beater.
(📺: @SpectrumSN ) pic.twitter.com/kFHYYsctmp
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 5, 2019
He played 31 minutes in the win.
The Laker forward was 4-11 on field goals including 3-5 from three-point range for 13 points. He added 1 rebound, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in the 25 point victory.
Kuz vs time… always go with @kylekuzma pic.twitter.com/wSnbOu5ZR8
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 5, 2019
On the season, Kuzma is averaging 10.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 22.4 minutes.
The Lakers improved to 19-3 on the season and 10-1 away from SoCal. They are currently tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the NBA.
