The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 129-118 on January 26, 2026. This victory improved the Lakers record to 28-17, while the Bulls fell to 23-23. The standout player of the game was Luka Doncic, who delivered a massive performance with 46 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds. His scoring was particularly dominant in the third quarter, where he accounted for 20 points to help the Lakers maintain control.

LeBron James also contributed significantly with 24 points, the majority of which came during the first half of the game. Rui Hachimura added 23 points on high-efficiency shooting, missing only two shots the entire night. The Lakers collectively shot 56 percent from the field and made 16 of their 33 attempts from beyond the three-point line.

The Bulls showed resilience despite trailing by 20 points at one stage. They managed to cut the lead to a single point in the third quarter following free throws by Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic finished the game with a double-double, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds. Coby White led the Bulls in scoring with 23 points, and Ayo Dosunmu added 20 points. Josh Giddey also had a strong showing with 19 points. Despite a strong shooting performance from the three-point line, where Chicago made 18 shots, they were unable to overcome the Lakers late-game surges led by Doncic and Marcus Smart.

In terms of league standings, the Lakers currently lead the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Bulls are positioned third in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. Looking ahead, the Lakers are set to play against Cleveland, and the Bulls will travel to face Indiana. Other upcoming league action includes matchups between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Washington Wizards, as well as the Orlando Magic against the Miami Heat.

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