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Lakers looking to get ‘reconnected’ as playoff push tightens

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, dampening LeBron James's return from a two-week injury hiatus.
Coby White led the Bulls with 36 points, while Josh Giddey nearly achieved a quadruple-double with 15 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Luka Doncic scored 34 points for the Lakers, but his performance dwindled in the second half, and the team struggled defensively, giving up 146 points, which was 12 more than their season average.
The Bulls continue to push for a playoff spot, having won seven of their last nine games.

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Lakers looking to get ‘reconnected’ as playoff push tightens

LOS ANGELES — Despite suffering one of their worst losses of the season – and their worst since consistently starting to play at a championship-contending level over two months ago – Lakers coach JJ Redick wanted to provide his group with grace. But he also wanted to make sure it was understood that the team doesn’t have time to waste. Redick knew his players were unlikely to immediately recapture the rhythm they were playing with from a few wee…

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Matas Buzelis Gets Honest About Lakers’ LeBron James After Bulls’ Historic Win

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, earning a 149-115 victory. It was the largest margin for the Bulls in the history of the series and it featured a career performance by rookie forward Matas Buzelis.The No. 11 overall pick of the 2024 draft, Buzelis posted a career-high 31 points on 66.7% shooting, including going 5-for-10 from beyond the arc.Buzelis was also asked about his defensive efforts, particularly against Le…

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Lakers trounced in LeBron's return, Bucks rally to beat Kings

The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury.

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Replenished Lakers give up season high in points, fall to Bulls

LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick knew that the Lakers were unlikely to immediately recapture the rhythm they were playing with from a few weeks ago. Even with the excitement of, hopefully, having their full rotation available for the last three weeks of the regular season, Redick is aware that it’s going to take time to build chemistry and familiarity after having just a handful of games with Luka Doncic at the helm before multiple starters missed time w…

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Replenished Lakers give up season-high in points, fall to Bulls

Lakers forward LeBron James is introduced before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij) Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and son Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James warm-up before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij) Lakers guard Luka Doncic is introduced before an NBA basketball game again…

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LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls

Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 17, but the Lakers can't keep pace with Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in a 146-115 loss.

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