Bulls Defeat Lakers 146-115, Spoiling LeBron's Return

In a disappointing return for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 146-115 defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Despite Luka Doncic's strong performance, scoring 34 points with 29 in the first half, the Lakers' defense faltered, allowing the Bulls to shoot 59.3% and marking the worst defensive game in franchise history. Chicago's Josh Giddey recorded a near quadruple-double with 15 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Coby White led all scorers with 36 points. The loss drops the Lakers to fourth place in the Western Conference, now just three games ahead of the seventh-seeded LA Clippers. The game highlighted the Lakers' struggles, particularly on defense, as they allowed the highest points in a non-overtime home game in franchise history. The Lakers will look to bounce back in their next game against the Orlando Magic on Monday.