Utah Jazz: The J-Notes’ west power rankings, Halloween edition

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Suns on October 25, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Suns on October 25, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LA Lakers Kyle Kuzma throwback
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 25: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teamate Brandon Ingram #14 during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 25, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /

13) Los Angeles Lakers (2-4)

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With a stable of young thoroughbreds at his disposal, Luke Walton has the Lake Show playing at the fourth-highest pace in the league. However, faster doesn’t always mean better. The LA Lakers trail only the Chicago Bulls for the worst team offensive rating in the league (94.5)

Nevertheless, Lonzo Ball looks Jason Kidd-like, putting up a 10-8-8 line. Former Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma has also been one of the Association’s best rookies, averaging nearly 14 points per game and shooting over 50 percent from the field.

The Lakers captured a good win over John Wall and the Washington Wizards last week, but have dropped consecutive games since then.