For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers played a close game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. They were able to stop the Jazz from attempting a shot on the las

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.

Starting guard Austin Reaves, reserve guard D’Angelo Russell and reserve wing Cam Reddish were sidelined, leaving the Lakers with just 10 available players against the Jazz, including two players signed to two-way contracts.

The Lakers could be significantly short-handed when they start a four-game road trip against the Jazz on Sunday.

The Lakers will be down a whole host of guards on Sunday as Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Reddish will all be out against the Jazz.

Even though the Lakers were without several rotation players, they managed to scrape past the Jazz to start a four-game road trip on a positive note.

Anthony Davis scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points, coming on a night when only 10 players were available to play in their narrow 105-104 victory over

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 on Sunday night. After James missed a 3-pointer — his 10th attempt of the night — in the closing seconds,