Chicago Dominates the Lakers in the City of Angels
Vučević demonstrated to the “lakesiders” that they missed a chance to acquire him during the transfer window. Photo: REUTERS
In a showdown of basketball titans at the Crypto Com Arena, the Chicago Bulls dominated the struggling LA Lakers, winning 146:115.
Only three players from the home side attempted to keep pace with the energetic visitors – Luka Dončić, Austin Reeves, and LeBron James, who made his return from injury but was unable to make a significant impact.
On the other hand, the visitors were in tremendous form – Kobe White scored 36 points, Matas Buzelis added 31, and Josh Giddy recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists. Kevin Herter and Patrick Williams each contributed 14 points, while Dylan Terry chipped in with 13. Nikola Vučević secured a double-double with 12 points and the same number of steals.
Vučević shot at 50 percent, including four three-pointers, and grabbed three offensive rebounds.
Only Gidi had a higher utility index than the Montenegrin center (22), with Vučević adding five assists, two steals, and a block, resulting in an index of +19.
For the Lakers, Dončić led the way with 34 points, Reeves added 25, and LeBron had 17. Only Jackson Hayes reached double figures with 10 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a significant comeback against Sacramento, defeating the Kings 114:108.
Sacramento controlled the game for most parts, holding a substantial lead, but the Bucks crept back. Gary Trent Jr. equalized the score at 97:97, and then Kevin Porter gave Milwaukee its first lead since the opening minutes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the standout performer with 32 points and 17 rebounds, Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, and Porter Junior added 18.
DeRozan led the Kings with 22 points, while Keon Ellis and Jonas Valanciunas scored 20 and 18, respectively.
Without Steph Curry, Golden State struggled against Atlanta, where Trae Young shone with 25 points and 10 assists.
The results were as follows:
Indiana – Brooklyn 108:103 (Siakam 26 – Watford 26)
Atlanta – Golden State 124:115 (Young 25 – Butler 25)
New York – Washington 122:103 (Towns 31 – Poole 25)
Sacramento – Milwaukee 108:114 (DeRozan 22 – Adetokunbo 32)
LA Lakers – Chicago 115:146 (Doncic 34 – White 36)
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