Bulls vs Lakers
Mon, Jan 26
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(23 - 22)
118
-
129
Lakers
Lakers
(27 - 17)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 31 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 118 |
| Lakers | 35 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 129 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola VuÄeviÄ
CHI | #9 | C
18
11
5
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
46
7
11
Smart Game Analysis
Chicago Bulls has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Bulls capitalize on their dominant home form and the Lakers' defensive struggles to extend their winning streak against a depleted Los Angeles backcourt.
Key Analysis
- • Austin Reaves is out with a calf strain, severely limiting the Lakers' secondary playmaking and perimeter shooting.
- • Chicago has won seven of its last eight home games, fueled by a fully healthy backcourt rotation.
- • The Lakers rank 25th in defensive rating, leaving them vulnerable to the Bulls' 117.9 points per game average.
- • Chicago holds a distinct rebounding edge, averaging 45.2 boards compared to Los Angeles' 41.5.
- • Josh Giddey's recent return has sparked a four-game winning streak for the Bulls.
- • Los Angeles must limit turnovers (14.4 per game) to prevent Chicago from generating easy transition points.
