Luka Doncic’s 45-point triple-double leads Lakers past Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY — The Lakers’ biggest area of improvement hasn’t been a secret. From Coach JJ Redick to star guard Luka Doncic, multiple members of the team openly spoke about the need for collective improvement on the defensive end of the court since their home loss to the San Antonio Spurs last week. They also acknowledged that Sunday’s road win against the Phoenix Suns was a step in the right direction, but more progress was needed. And even though significant chunks of Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz represented a step in the wrong direction, the...