LeBron's Return Overshadowed as Bulls Dominate Lakers
Alright, let's talk about the big game—LeBron James made his much-anticipated return, but things did not go as planned for the Lakers. They got absolutely blown out by the Chicago Bulls, losing 146-115. Not exactly the welcome-back party LeBron was hoping for. The Lakers came into this game fully healthy, with both James and Rui Hachimura returning to the lineup. But the Bulls had other plans, turning the game into a scoring clinic.
LeBron, after missing six games due to a groin strain, looked rusty. He finished with 17 points but needed 16 shots to get there. On top of that, he had five turnovers, missed three of his five free throws, and ended the night with a game-worst plus-minus of minus-27. It’s safe to say he wasn’t in top form.
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The real bright spot for the Lakers, though? Luka Dončić. He has been absolutely on fire lately, and he kept it rolling against the Bulls. He came out of the gates firing, dropping 17 points in the first quarter alone. That’s 38 first-quarter points in his last two games—he had 21 against Denver just a few nights ago. By halftime, Dončić had 29 points and seven three-pointers. He finished the night with 34 points, showing once again why he’s becoming the focal point of this Lakers offense.
Over his last 10 games, Luka is averaging an insane 31.1 points while shooting 43% from deep on 11 attempts per game. LeBron seems to have handed the keys to Dončić, and while this loss stings, the bigger picture is clear—Luka is heating up at just the right time. With the playoffs on the horizon, the Lakers may be looking at a deep run, especially if Dončić keeps playing at this level.
As for the standings, the loss drops the Lakers from the No. 3 seed to No. 4, tying them with Denver in the loss column. However, they still hold the tiebreaker thanks to their division lead. With 12 games left, every matchup matters, and the Lakers need to tighten up defensively if they want to make a serious push.
So, while the night belonged to the Bulls, and LeBron’s return was far from perfect, all eyes are on Luka Dončić. If he keeps up this level of play, the Lakers could be a real problem in the postseason.
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