The Lakers lead the NBA in offensive rating (120.4), and the Bulls rank 29th in defensive rating (120.5). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Lakers are 9.6 above it. Luka Doncic leads them with 38.5 points a game on 68.5% true shooting.
In points per game, Luka Doncic (38.5, 1st) has the edge on Caleb Wilson (19.5, 43rd) among 265 qualifying players.
Luka Doncic: 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 35.7 minutes, 68.5% true shooting. Caleb Wilson: 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 32.6 minutes, 51.0% true shooting.
The Lakers (7-2) are 3rd in the West; the Bulls (1-7) are 14th in the East.
Away record: Lakers 3-1. Home record: Bulls 0-2. Streaks: Lakers W3, Bulls L6.
The Bulls rank last in the NBA in three-point % (27.2%), and the Lakers rank 24th in three-point % allowed (36.4%). Two struggling units: one of these trends breaks.
League average is 34.6%, so the Bulls are 7.4 points below it. Caleb Wilson leads them with 19.5 points a game on 51.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (LAL 9 games, CHI 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
LALCHILos Angeles LakersLast 5: average margin +7.8 (season +7.9). Streak W3.
Chicago BullsLast 5: average margin -20.8 (season -18.0). Streak L6.
Los Angeles Lakers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka DoncicF-G | 38.5 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 68.5 |
| Austin ReavesG | 23.3 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 67.5 |
| Walker KesslerC | 14.4 | 10.2 | 1.1 | 70.6 |
| Ziaire WilliamsG-F | 10.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 70.5 |
Chicago Bulls| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilsonF | 19.5 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 51.0 |
| Norman PowellF-G | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 57.7 |
| Matas BuzelisF | 12.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 55.5 |
| Jalen SmithF-C | 11.0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 56.9 |
Los Angeles LakersChicago BullsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.