The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a powerful performance against the Chicago Bulls, winning 141-132, driven by D'Angelo Russell's 29 points, going 8-12 from three-point range, and LeBron James's 25 points and 12 assists. The Lakers shot 60.9 percent from the field and were close to breaking their franchise record with 19 three-pointers made. Jarred Vanderbilt contributed significantly with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block, and the team capitalized on the Bulls' turnovers by scoring 22 points. The Lakers established a dominant lead with 73 points in the first half and a 12-0 run. Vanderbilt also had a season-high 13 points in the first half. Russell's performance was particularly noteworthy as he nearly matched his career high of 9 three-pointers made in a game and scored 29 points in 29 minutes. The victory was marked by the Lakers' season-high 141 points and was followed by LeBron James's celebration for his 20th All-Star selection.
B2B 3's from Klay got GSW some breathing room after that big Lakers push, helping the Warriors to a 99-91 lead after 3 Q's, behind a 36-23 3rd. Warriors are 17 for 36 from distance, to LAL's 4 for 17. Lakers have made 21 FT's to GSW's 8, and forced 2 more TO's.
The Lakers have outscored the Warriors 14-4 since Jarred Vanderbilt entered for Taurean Prince at the 6:55 mark of the third quarter.
Very similar feel to the Brooklyn loss at home for the Lakers. They entered the 3rd Q in that game up 68-62, and the Nets went on a 27-12 run to take an 89-80 lead before the first Lakers sub at the 4:28 mark. Tonight, LAL led 68-63 at half. GSW's on a 25-5 run to go up 88-73.
Warriors 25, Lakers 5 in the third.
The Warriors have outscored the Lakers 24-5 to start the 3rd Q. Timeout, LAL.
The Third Quarter Lakers strike again.
A 13-2 Warriors run to start the 3rd Q has LAL down 76-70. Poor stretch from the Lakers starters on both ends, giving up open 3's and drives into the paint, while missing jumpers and turning it over on offense.
Golden State has opened the third quarter on a 13-2 run to take a 76-70 lead with 9:01 left in the frame. Timeout Lakers.
Lakes up 68-63 on the Warriors at half. Ten GSW turnovers, struggling to defend when Draymond Green isn't on the floor. He's a +10, but sat late with three fouls. Kuminga also has three fouls. Klay 1/8 FG, a -17. Warriors imploring Wiggins to attack. He has 14 pts.
Halftime: Lakers 68, Warriors 63 Back-to-back jumpers from LeBron James to close the half give LA a cushion and some momentum. LeBron has 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. AD has 15 points and 7 rebounds. Vando has 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Austin has 7 points.
LeBron James scores the Lakers' last five points, including a jumper at the buzzer, to head into halftime up 68-63 on the Warriors. James has 18 pts; Steph Curry has 16 pts for GSW.
GSW trimmed LAL's 6-point lead in half to 33-30 to close the 1st Q, as Podziemski appeared to have traveled, switching his pivot foot, but instead got an and-1 with the foul on Christie. Lakers shot 56% to GSW's 48%, and forced 5 GSW TO's, but GSW hit 4 3's to LAL's 1.
Jarred Vanderbilt has made an instant impact once agin, with a pair of steals leading to transition buckets for the Lakers, who lead 33-27 late in the 1st.
The Lakers say Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Maxwell Lewis have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against the Warriors.
There’s a notable starting lineup change for the Warriors tonight vs Lakers, I’m told. Draymond Green is back in at center next to a Kuminga/Wiggins wing combo. Profiles as their best two-way unit. Steph Curry Klay Thompson Andrew Wiggins Jonathan Kuminga Draymond Green
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Draymond Green is ready to return to starting lineup . . . but that the coach will decide when. Tonight vs Lakers? ‘No comment.’
Steve Kerr says Draymond Green is ready to return to the starting lineup but he wouldn’t disclose whether he’s going to start Green tonight against the Lakers.
ICYMI last night -- D'Angelo Russell broke out his superpower and helped propel the Lakers past the Bulls. My writeup for https://t.co/Foae8a7xEy: https://t.co/ysOhfbpXMa
LeBron, Russell lead the Lakers' impressive shooting in a 141-132 victory over Chicago https://t.co/xpSqGfmqns
Assessing every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 141-132 win over the Bulls. @LakersSBN https://t.co/lVg3LiwQj2
D'Angelo Russell after averaging 27.4 pts on 53.8% (including 53.1% from 3) and 6.4 asts in his last seven games: "My confidence is through the roof right now and I'm going to keep it there."
Lakers Highlights: Visiting Bulls No Match For Sharpshooting D'Angelo Russell, Balanced LA Attack https://t.co/6rfzTxwSxV
D'Angelo Russell went off for 29 PTS (8 3PM) in the Lakers' win over the Bulls! https://t.co/8lM1Aitnbh
Rob Pelinka congratulates LeBron James on his 20th All-Star selection after #Lakers 141-132 win over the #Bulls. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/JqZlVaqXdU
✍️ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers shot the lights out and hold on to the W against the Chicago Bulls. They scored a season-high 141 points. https://t.co/evZDntqUL9
D'Angelo Russell over the last 7 games: 39 PTS - 8 AST - 3 REB - 57% FG 14 PTS - 6 AST - 2 REB - 41% FG 29 PTS - 3 AST - 4 REB - 55% FG 20 PTS - 7 AST - 1 REB - 50% FG 34 PTS - 8 AST - 1 REB - 66% FG 27 PTS - 10 AST - 5 REB - 43% FG 29 PTS - 4 AST - 55% FG - 8/13 3PM https://t.co/nxmglLXdp1
The Lakers pick up a much-needed win against the Bulls led by a red-hot DLO as they head on the Grammys Trip! D'Angelo Russell - 29 PTS, 4 AST, 8-12 3PT Jarred Vanderbilt - 17 PTS, 4 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK Tune in to the ESPN LA Lakers Postgame with A.K. (@KamBrothers) NOW! https://t.co/ovk4InB0EZ
D'Angelo Russell tonight: 29 PTS - 4 AST - 55% FG - 8/13 3PM LeBron tonight: 25 PTS - 12 AST - 4 REB - 52% FG Austin Reaves tonight: 20 PTS - 8 AST - 3 REB - 77% FG AD tonight: 22 PTS - 11 REB - 6 AST - 55% FG Jarred Vanderbilt tonight: 17 PTS - 5 REB - 3 STL - 72% FG https://t.co/xHQXZrhlzV
Lakers 141, Bulls 132 Lakers shot 60.9 percent Russell 29 pts, 8 3s James 25 pts, 12 assists DeRozan 32 pts, 10 assists
D’Angelo Russell is cooking. 8 threes in 29 minutes 🔥 https://t.co/yxDxvUjKph
Lakers are three 3-pointers shy of their franchise high of 22 made 3's, accomplished twice. Still 8:47 to play, with LAL up 122-102.
Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Kuminga and Draymond in for the final four minutes, down seven.
Warriors down 128-121 after two Fox 3s. Jonathan Kuminga returning after the timeout. Four minutes left. Looks like Kerr is going to a the Curry, Klay, Wiggins, Kuminga, Draymond lineup to close.
The 112 points the Lakers scored through three quarters tonight are the most they scored heading into the 4th this season -- edging the 110 they hung on the Pelicans through three quarters in the In-Season Tournament semifinals in Vegas
D'Angelo Russell, maker of 8 3's already, nearly hit a 3/4 court bomb to close the 3rd Q, which would have tied his career high of 9 3's (3X). Only Kobe and LeBron (last year vs. LAC) have made at least 9 3's in Lakers history, with Kobe's 12 the only game of 10+.
Make that 8 triples for D'Lo 🎯 He's scored 17 of his 29 PTS in the 3Q! Lakers-Bulls | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/JvqVIsPjZ9 https://t.co/VoWy1BcFM4
D'Angelo Russell has 14 of the Lakers' 30 points in the third quarter. He's continued his tear, scoring 26 points to nearly match his average (27.2) over the past two games with 15 minutes still left in this game.
Lakers are up to 22 points off Bulls' TOs.
Lakers are 14 for 21 from three. Yes, by the Lakers.
Terrific 3-point shooting from the Lakers tonight: 14 for 21 (66.7%). Russell is 4 for 6, Prince 3 for 6, LeBron and Reaves 2 for 3, Hachimura 2 for 2 and Vanderbilt 1 for 1.
The Lakers take a 73-57 lead into the halftime locker room. LAL is shooting 61.4% from the field and 64.7% from 3 (11-for-17). Jarred Vanderbilt is 6-for-6 to start and already has a season-high 13 points with a half left to play.
Like I said, Vanderbilt had a hell of a half. Lakers end the half with a 12-0 run. They put up 73 points in the first half.
Lakers 73, Bulls 57 at half Lakers closed 1st half on 12-0 run Reaves 16 pts, 5 assists LBJ 14 pts, 4 assists DeRozan 13 pts
"The activity of Vanderbilt is contagious," says Stu Lantz on @SpectrumSN, after Vanderbilt helped force a 24-second violation. LAL lead 66-57 with 1 minute left in the 1st half.