The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers were in a dogfight with the Utah Jazz on Sunday night and escaped with a narrow 105-104 victory to begin their road trip.

Jazz head coach Will Hardy explains why he called the timeout against the Lakers and admits he robbed Collin Sexton by doing so.

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy is taking responsibility for calling a timeout that negated Collin Sexton's game-winning layup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.Sexton advanced the ball into the frontcourt after the Jazz forced a Lakers miss while down one point with eight seconds left in the contest.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz on Sunday with a little help from Utah coach Will Hardy. The Lakers took a 105-102 lead on a LeBron James jumper with 41 seconds remaining before Walker Kesler cut the lead to one on the ensuing possession.

However, Sexton's game-winner was called off due to Jazz head coach Will Hardy calling a timeout right before the shot went in. Ultimately, many fans believe that the Lakers avoided trouble, but Davis believes he was never concerned about Sexton's attempt.

Markkanen led Utah with 22 points and seven rebounds, and John Collins added 21 points and nine rebounds. Kessler had 13 points and 11 rebounds, and it was his putback layup with 31 seconds remaining that cut the Lakers' lead down to 1.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis believes he would've blocked Collin Sexton's game-winning layup if the Utah Jazz didn't call timeout.

Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104

Regardless of wins and losses, the Jazz need to establish a culture going forward, and a loss Sunday to the Lakers tested their character.

Los Angeles Lakers fans were hoping for a get-right game against the lowly Utah Jazz (4-16) on Sunday night, but they watched as their squad barely escaped the Delta Center with a 105-104 win. Actually,