What was already a disappointing season for the 15-win Los Angeles Lakers took an embarrassing turn Monday with a 123-75 loss to the Utah Jazz.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, the 48-point loss equaled the largest margin of defeat for the storied franchise. Utah also matched the largest margin of victory in team history.
What's more, ESPN Stats & Info noted it was the worst loss in Kobe Bryant's legendary career—by 12 points.
The Lakers also lost by 48 points to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 6, 2014. Bryant did not play in that game because he was injured.
Monday's contest was essentially out of hand after the first quarter, as the Jazz held a 34-16 lead. Things just got worse for a Lakers squad that shot 26-of-85 (30.6 percent) from the field and had only one starter score in double figures (Jordan Clarkson with 12 points).
CBS Sports reacted to the game:
Bryant himself was far from the future Hall of Famer who drew comparisons to the great Michael Jordan in his prime. The Black Mamba shot 1-of-11 from the field and scored just five points.
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Lakers Equal Worst Loss in Franchise History with 48-Point Defeat vs. Jazz
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