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Bulls vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on March 12, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 26 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 130 |
| Lakers | 26 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 142 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 27 PTS Josh Giddey
- 9 REB Leonard Miller
- 15 AST Josh Giddey
Lakers
- 51 PTS Luka Dončić
- 10 REB Deandre Ayton
- 9 AST Luka Dončić
Bulls vs Lakers Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones G | 32 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-16 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 35 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7-19 | 4-11 | 4-5 | -25 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 30 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Leonard Miller F | 31 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Josh Giddey G | 39 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10-17 | 6-9 | 1-2 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Nick Richards C | 25 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-9 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 29 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Yuki Kawamura G | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +7 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura F | 40 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 37 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10-13 | 0-0 | 3-6 | +9 |
| Austin Reaves G | 38 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13-20 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +18 |
| LeBron James F | 33 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7-13 | 0-2 | 4-6 | +12 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 36 | 51 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17-31 | 9-14 | 8-9 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Drew Timme F | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Luke Kennard G | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -13 |
Bulls vs Lakers Recap
Luka Dončić scored 51 points as the Lakers beat the Bulls behind 55 made field goals in a regular-season game. Los Angeles improved to 41-25, and Chicago fell to 27-39.
The game was tied 26-26 after one quarter. Los Angeles won the second quarter 41-36 and the third 41-36 as well, and Lakers led 67-62 at halftime and 108-98 after three. The Lakers also turned the ball over 9 times to the Bulls' 15.
Dončić's 51 points came with 9 assists. Josh Giddey answered with 27 points and 15 assists for Chicago, and Leonard Miller grabbed 9 rebounds. Deandre Ayton pulled down 10 for the Lakers. The teams matched at 41 rebounds, so the gap came from shooting. Los Angeles hit 55 of 99 from the field, while Chicago made 51 of 95.
The number to know: 9 turnovers. The Lakers gave the ball away far less than the Bulls did, which kept their lead intact.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 51-95 | Field Goals | 55-99 |
| 53.7% | FG % | 55.6% |
| 15-36 | 3-Pointers | 17-36 |
| 41.7% | 3P % | 47.2% |
| 13-16 | Free Throws | 15-21 |
| 81.3% | FT % | 71.4% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 34 | Assists | 31 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 22 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 61.6% | 12.8% | 30.8% | 0.137 |
 Lakers | 64.1% | 7.7% | 32.6% | 0.152 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bulls vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, March 12, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bulls vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bulls last 5
- W @ Warriors 130-124 Mar 10, 2026
- L @ Kings 110-126 Mar 8, 2026
- W @ Suns 105-103 Mar 5, 2026
- L vs Thunder 108-116 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Bucks 120-97 Mar 1, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Timberwolves 120-106 Mar 10, 2026
- W vs Knicks 110-97 Mar 8, 2026
- W vs Pacers 128-117 Mar 6, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 113-120 Mar 5, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 110-101 Mar 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 26, 2026 Lakers @ Bulls 129-118
More NBA Games on Mar 12, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1109
Detroit Pistons3-0131Top: Robinson 19 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2123
Indiana Pacers2-2108Top: Booker 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2131
Orlando Magic1-2136Top: Coulibaly 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105
Miami Heat0-4112Top: Antetokounmpo 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-397
Atlanta Hawks2-2108Top: Minott 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2120
Memphis Grizzlies4-0112Top: Middleton 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2136
San Antonio Spurs1-2131Top: Murray 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1102
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0104Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 35 PTS, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Bulls vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Bulls vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Bulls vs Lakers on Mar 12, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 51 points.
What are the Bulls and Lakers records?
After this game the Bulls were 27-39 and the Lakers were 41-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Lakers?
Josh Giddey scored 27 for the Bulls. Luka Dončić scored 51 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Bulls vs Lakers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Bulls vs Lakers game?
The Lakers beat the Bulls 129-118 on Jan 26, 2026 on the road.
Where was Bulls vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Bulls vs Lakers?
Bulls-Lakers: Q1 26-26, Q2 36-41, Q3 36-41, Q4 32-34.
What is next for the Bulls and Lakers?
Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.