Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
In 2026-27, the Chicago Bulls are 1-9 and the Los Angeles Lakers are 11-2. They meet on Saturday, January 2 at 8:00 PM ET, hosted by the Bulls.
Next meeting
Lakers @ Bulls ·
Bulls probable starters
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Point Guard
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Shooting Guard
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Small Forward
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Power Forward
Replacing Caleb Wilson (out)
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Center
Lakers probable starters
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Point Guard
Luka Dončić Questionable
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Shooting Guard
Austin Reaves Questionable
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Small Forward
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Power Forward
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Center
Record
| 1-9 | Season | 11-2 |
| 1-9 | Last 10 | 8-2 |
Head-to-head 2026-27
They haven't played each other yet this season.
Depth chart starters
| Point Guard |
Luka Dončić Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
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| Shooting Guard |
Austin Reaves Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
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| Small Forward | ||
Caleb Wilson Out · Returns: 2026-12-13
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Power Forward | |
| Center |
Team leaders (2026-27)
| Norman Powell 19.3 | Points per game | Luka Dončić 38.6 |
| Jalen Smith 7.4 | Rebounds per game | Walker Kessler 10.8 |
| Josh Giddey 8.3 | Assists per game | Luka Dončić 7.6 |
Bulls
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
N. Powell · J. Smith · J. Giddey · M. Buzelis · C. Wilson
97 min · net rating -15.7
Out and questionable
- Tobe Awaka Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
- Dailyn Swain Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
- Caleb Wilson Out · Returns: 2026-12-13
Lakers
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
L. Dončić · M. Thybulle · A. Reaves · W. Kessler · J. LaRavia
65 min · net rating +30.7
Out and questionable
- Luka Dončić Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Quentin Grimes Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Austin Reaves Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Collin Sexton Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15