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The Lakers kept their momentum rolling on Thursday night, lighting up the Bulls 142-130 at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic stole the show, dropping his first 50-point game in a Lakers jersey. Fans also got to see LeBron James back in action after missing three games with an injury. That’s four wins in a row now for the Lakers, and with this one, they’ve climbed up to third place in the Western Conference.
Luka Doncic vs Bulls:
– 51 Points
– 10 Rebounds
– 9 Assists
– 72.9 TS% pic.twitter.com/8X5ye3ODTc— Laker Performances (@LALPerformance) March 13, 2026
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Fuel Lakers’ Offensive Explosion
The Lakers’ backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, just tore the Bulls’ defence apart. Doncic did pretty much whatever he wanted by racking up 51 points, grabbing 10 boards, and handing out 9 assists. He nearly pulled off a triple-double. And his shooting? Outrageous. He knocked down 17 of 31 shots, including nine from deep.
Austin Reaves 30 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 1 STL, 13/20 FG, 4/7 3FG, 0 FTS, 75% TS vs Bulls pic.twitter.com/qbjHGCey4L
— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) March 13, 2026
Reaves wasn’t just along for the ride, either. He poured in 30 points, hitting 13 of his 20 shots. He even hit a big milestone, passing 5,000 career points with the Lakers. Put it all together, and these two guys scored 81 of the team’s 142 points. That kind of chemistry isn’t just fun to watch, but it is what fueling the Lakers’ hot streak right now.
LeBron James Returns: Sluggish Start, Strong Finish
LeBron James came back to the starting lineup after sitting out three games with a right hip bruise and arthritis in his left foot. He looked a little off in the first half with just three points, but something clicked in the third quarter. Suddenly, he couldn’t miss. He hit all five shots and finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in 33 minutes. Not bad for 41.
A special moment for LeBron and Zhuri 🤗 pic.twitter.com/zswGOMwX6m
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 12, 2026
DeAndre Ayton gave the Lakers a huge lift, too. He grabbed his 20th double-double of the season, putting up 23 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Rui Hachimura chipped in with 15 points, and the Lakers just kept rolling. They shot a blistering 55.6% from the field, turning it into a statement win.
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