Los Angeles Lakers @ Chicago Bulls: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Chicago BullsBulls
1-2 · Home

Lakers vs Bulls tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at United Center, Chicago. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls).

How to Watch Lakers vs Bulls: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · Bulls: Chicago Sports Network app
Arena
United CenterChicago

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Noa EssengueBullsFDay-To-DayHead ContusionOct 24, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Lakers

Bulls

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Lakers vs Bulls Preview

The Lakers are 3-0 this season, while the Bulls are 1-2 this season.

The Lakers won last season's series 2-0. The Lakers rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game) and Caleb Wilson (22.3 points per game).

Lakers vs Bulls Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 2-0

Previous meetings

Lakers vs Bulls Season Stats 2026-27

Lakers 3 GPBulls 3 GP
128.0#1
Points per game
114.7#14
115.0#16
Opponent points
128.0#28
54.6%#1
Field goal %
40.9%#29
42.1%#1
Three-point %
22.6%#30
83.3%#6
Free throw %
84.1%#5
36.7#30
Rebounds
48.3#8
25.0#15
Assists
23.3#25
11.0#7
Steals
8.7#17
6.7#6
Blocks
4.0#21
16.3#17
Turnovers
17.7#23

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Timberwolves3-0–
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0

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Lakers vs Bulls FAQs

What time does Lakers vs Bulls start?

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Lakers vs Bulls on?

Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Lakers and Bulls records?

Going into this game the Lakers were 3-0 and the Bulls were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Lakers vs Bulls?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Noa Essengue (Bulls, day-to-day, head contusion); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Lakers vs Bulls go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Lakers vs Bulls game?

The Lakers beat the Bulls 142-130 on Mar 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Lakers vs Bulls being played?

At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.

Is Lakers vs Bulls on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Lakers and Bulls markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Chicago Sports Network app for Bulls fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.