Bulls Spoil LeBron’s Return With 118–108 Win Over Lakers

Bulls Spoil LeBron’s Return With 118–108 Win Over Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 26, 2023. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118–108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

DeMar DeRozan added 17 points for the Bulls, who easily overcame James’ return with an impressive performance in their seventh win in nine games. LaVine hit 11 of his first 14 shots to lead an offensive effort that snapped the Lakers’ three-game winning streak despite the return of the NBA’s career scoring leader.