LeBron James’s Return From Injury Spoiled by Bulls’ Phenomenal Effort in 146–115 Win Over Lakers

LeBron James’s Return From Injury Spoiled by Bulls’ Phenomenal Effort in 146–115 Win Over Lakers
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) scores a basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025. Wally Skalij/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Coby White scored 36 points, Josh Giddey flirted with a quadruple-double and the Chicago Bulls wrecked LeBron James’s return from injury with an impressive 146–115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Luka Doncic scored 29 of his 34 points in the first half and hit eight 3-pointers, while James had 17 points after a seven-game absence.