The Los Angeles Lakers secured a high-scoring victory over the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 141-132. The game started off close with the Bulls leading 32-31 after the first quarter, with DeMar DeRozan scoring 11 points and Alex Caruso adding 8 points. However, the Lakers pulled ahead significantly by halftime, leading 73-57, following a dominant 42-25 second quarter and a 12-0 run to close it. Key performances included D'Angelo Russell with 29 points, LeBron James with a double-double of 25 points and 12 assists, and Anthony Davis contributing 22 points and 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves also made a notable impact with 20 points and 8 assists, while Jarred Vanderbilt had a season-high 13 points. The Lakers' victory was marked by efficient shooting, including a notable 8-of-13 from three-point range by Russell. This win sets a positive tone for the Lakers as they embark on a six-game road trip.
First quarter: Lakers 33, Warriors 30 A solid start offensively from LA. They're shooting 56% and have only turned the ball over 3 times. LeBron has 9 points. Anthony Davis has 8 points and 7 rebounds. Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell have a combined 8 points on 2-for-8 FGs.
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The Lakers put up a season-high 141 points and beat the Bulls, 141-132, to head out on their six-game road trip on a high note. D-Lo 29p on 8-of-13 from 3 4a; LeBron 25p 12a 2s; AD 22p 11r 6a; Reaves 20p 8a; Vando 17p 5r 3s; Prince 14p 4r 2s; Rui 10p 3r.
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Halftime: Lakers 73, Bulls 57 LA outscored Chicago 42-25 in the second quarter. They closed the quarter on a 12-0 run. Austin Reaves has 16 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 14 points. Jarred Vanderbilt has a season-high 13 points. DLo has 12. Rui Hachimura has 10. AD has 5/5/5.
First quarter: Bulls 32, Lakers 31 Austin Reaves leads LA with 6 points. Four Lakers have 5 points (LeBron, AD, DLo and Rui). Lakers are shooting 46.2% and 50% on 3s. AD is struggling from the floor (2-8) and FT line (1-3). DeMar DeRozan has 11 points. Alex Caruso has 8.
Bulls 32, Lakers 31 after 12 minutes.
First quarter: Clippers 35, Lakers 29 Anthony Davis has 10 points and 3 rebounds. DLo has 6 points and 2 assists. Lakers are getting to the FT line and taking care of the ball. Bringing so many defensive-minded players off the bench led to a stagnant lineup to close the first.