The Los Angeles Lakers lost at home to the Chicago Bulls in a blowout, 121-103.
Los Angeles managed to keep it close in the first half despite Chicago leading by 13 or 14 points multiple times. Russell Westbrook’s rim pressure played a key role in helping L.A. claw back.
However, the Lakers once again faltered in the third quarter. They came out with no energy as the Bulls hit shot after shot, and it all culminated in Anthony Davis’ ejection. Davis needed to tie his shoe but got mad at the referee for allowing play to continue as he was in the process of tying it.
That essentially sealed the win for Chicago. The Bulls eventually led by 28 points, so the entire fourth quarter was just garbage-time minutes.
Here’s how the Lakers graded individually:
