🔥 Game Highlights
• Karl Malone led the Jazz with 32 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 9-of-21 from the field and 14-of-18 from the free-throw line.  
• John Stockton contributed 10 assists, orchestrating the Jazz offense effectively.
• Nick Van Exel was the top scorer for the Lakers, contributing 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting.  
• Shaquille O’Neal added 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 9-of-17 from the field.
• Kobe Bryant, then an 18-year-old rookie, notably missed four consecutive shots in the final minutes, including three in overtime.