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ClippersLos Angeles Lakers @ Chicago Bulls: Jan 26, 2026
Lakers vs Bulls final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 129-118 on January 26, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 35 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 129 |
| Bulls | 31 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 118 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 46 PTS Luka Dončić
- 7 REB Luka Dončić
- 12 AST Luka Dončić
Bulls
- 23 PTS Coby White
- 11 REB Nikola Vučević
- 7 AST Josh Giddey
Lakers vs Bulls Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić FG | 38 | 46 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15-25 | 8-14 | 8-12 | +6 |
| Marcus Smart G | 32 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 5-7 | +5 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| LeBron James F | 32 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-19 | 1-4 | 5-6 | -14 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 33 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 16 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Drew Timme F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-11 | 4-5 | 1-2 | +22 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 22 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +26 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević C | 36 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 1-3 | 5-5 | -3 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 27 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 22 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +9 |
| Coby White G | 31 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8-13 | 5-10 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 36 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 3-5 | 0-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 25 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 2-6 | 2-3 | -14 |
| Dalen Terry G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Julian Phillips F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jevon Carter G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Patrick Williams F | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Josh Giddey G | 28 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-14 | 3-8 | 4-4 | -23 |
Lakers vs Bulls Recap
The Lakers beat the Bulls behind a 34-25 second quarter that turned a 4-point lead into 13. Los Angeles improved to 28-17, and Chicago fell to 23-23.
The gap held from there. Chicago won the fourth quarter 29-25 but never cut the deficit below 11. The Lakers led 69-56 at halftime and 104-89 after three. They also protected the ball, committing 6 turnovers to Chicago's 15.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 46 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Coby White answered with 23 points for the Bulls, and Nikola Vučević grabbed 11 rebounds. Both teams took 82 shots and made 46 and 43. Los Angeles shot 16 of 33 from three, while Chicago went 18 of 49.
The number to know: 15 turnovers for the Bulls, against 6 for the Lakers, gave Los Angeles the extra possessions it needed.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 46-82 | Field Goals | 43-82 |
| 56.1% | FG % | 52.4% |
| 16-33 | 3-Pointers | 18-49 |
| 48.5% | 3P % | 36.7% |
| 21-29 | Free Throws | 14-18 |
| 72.4% | FT % | 77.8% |
| 35 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 3 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 26 | Assists | 31 |
| 7 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 0 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 15 | Fouls | 20 |
| 20 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 65.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 0.256 |
 Bulls | 63.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.171 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, January 26, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W @ Mavericks 116-110 Jan 24, 2026
- L @ Clippers 104-112 Jan 22, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 115-107 Jan 20, 2026
- W vs Raptors 110-93 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 116-132 Jan 17, 2026
Bulls last 5
- W vs Celtics 114-111 Jan 24, 2026
- W @ Timberwolves 120-115 Jan 22, 2026
- W vs Clippers 138-110 Jan 20, 2026
- W vs Nets 124-102 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Nets 109-112 Jan 16, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 12, 2026 Bulls @ Lakers 130-142
More NBA Games on Jan 26, 2026
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2116
Atlanta Hawks2-2132Top: Siakam 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-193
Charlotte Hornets3-1130Top: Miller 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-298
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1114Top: Mitchell 45 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-099
Houston Rockets4-0108Top: Sengun 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1102Top: Pritchard 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1108Top: Randle 18 PTSBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.
Lakers vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Bulls on Jan 26, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 129-118 on Monday, January 26, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 46 points.
What are the Lakers and Bulls records?
After this game the Lakers were 28-17 and the Bulls were 23-23 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Bulls?
Luka Dončić scored 46 for the Lakers. Coby White scored 23 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Lakers vs Bulls season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Bulls game?
The Lakers beat the Bulls 142-130 on Mar 12, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Bulls?
Lakers-Bulls: Q1 35-31, Q2 34-25, Q3 35-33, Q4 25-29.
What is next for the Lakers and Bulls?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.