DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball Dominate as Bulls Blow Out Lakers; Anthony Davis Ejected
The Chicago Bulls earned their fourth win in the last five games with a 121-103 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
In his homecoming, DeMar DeRozan led the way with 38 points as Chicago improved to 10-4 and remained in first place in the Central Division. Fellow Los Angeles native Lonzo Ball added a season-high 27 points on 7-of-10 shooting from three-point range.
The Lakers fell to 8-7 after their second loss in their last three games. Talen Horton-Tucker had a career-high 28 points while Russell Westbrook added 25. Anthony Davis had 20 points but was ejected after receiving his second technical foul late in the third quarter.
Lakers star LeBron James missed his seventh straight game due to an abdominal strain, but he is rumored to be returning "soon," per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
Notable Player Stats
G DeMar DeRozan, CHI: 38 points (15-of-23 FG)
G Lonzo Ball, CHI: 27 points (season high), 8 assists
G Zach LaVine, CHI: 26 points
G Talen Horton-Tucker: 28 points (career high)
G Russell Westbrook, LAL: 25 points, 8 assists
F Anthony Davis, LAL: 20 points
What's Next?
The Bulls will look to keep the momentum going in a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Lakers will begin a five-game road trip on Wednesday with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.
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