Lakers hold off Bulls
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Skip Bayless rips Chicago fans for cheering LeBron: "Come on, Bulls fans, not in The House That HE Built" The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, securing a 129–118 win on an emotional night that marked the sixth anniversary of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant.
The Chicago Bulls will welcome the Los Angeles Lakers into the United Center tonight. Is another buzzer-beater in store!?
In a game defined by its stars, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t keep up. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t even need it to be LeBron James. Luka Dončić handled the closing shift instead.
The highlight of the game occurred in the second half when Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes had a runout fast break opportunity, and instead of dunking the ball in a normal fashion, he put it through his legs while in the air, electrifying the crowd at the United Center.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes discusses the decision to go for an in-game Eastbay dunk against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bulls closed the first half with a 7-0 spurt, trimming the Lakers' lead to 69-56.