Utah shortest game: Mykhailiuk delivers impressive performance

Return to the starting lineup and individual stats

After missing the previous game against Dallas, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was back in the Utah Jazz starting five. Before his forced break, the guard had started 24 consecutive games from the opening tip.

In the matchup against the Lakers (135-143), Mykhailiuk played just 17 minutes, marking his shortest stint on the court in the 2025/26 season.

Despite limited minutes, he scored 11 points, hitting three three-pointers and two free throws, and contributed one rebound.

This game marked Mykhailiuk’s 11th outing in the current regular season, scoring 10 or more points. For comparison, he recorded 16 such games during the entire previous season with the Jazz.

Mykhailiuk’s shortest playing times in 2025/26

Before the Los Angeles game, his briefest appearance was against Minnesota. Updated list of his shortest games:

• Lakers – 17 minutes (11 points);

• Minnesota Timberwolves – 18 minutes (6 points);

• New York Knicks – 19 minutes (3 points);

• Golden State Warriors – 20 minutes (2 points);

• Oklahoma City Thunder – 22 minutes (8 points).

Game flow and standings

The match against the Lakers went in Utah’s favor for three quarters.

Mykhailiuk’s team led heading into the final quarter but completely faltered, losing the last 12 minutes by 12 points.

Final score: 135-143 in favor of the Californians.