The Los Angeles Lakers secured a much-needed victory in their last home game of January, defeating the Chicago Bulls 141-132 at Crypto.com Arena. D’Angelo Russell delivered another stellar performance, contributing 29 points and hitting a season-high eight three-pointers.

LeBron James, returning after missing the previous game, opened the scoring with a corner triple. Former Laker Alex Caruso showcased an early offensive surge for the Bulls. However, the Lakers responded with three-pointers from Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, and Russell.

Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura found their offensive rhythm in the second quarter, helping the Lakers regain the lead. A strong run, featuring three-pointers from James and Hachimura, allowed the Lakers to take control. They entered halftime with a 73-56 lead.

Russell continued his brilliance in the third quarter, extending the lead to 20 points with layups and three-pointers. The Lakers dominated offensively, scoring 39 points in the quarter. Russell’s three consecutive threes electrified the crowd. The Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a comfortable 112-93 lead.

The Lakers maintained their offensive momentum in the fourth quarter, with James and Reaves contributing key plays. Although the Bulls narrowed the deficit in the final minutes, the Lakers secured the win without significant danger.

With the victory, the Lakers improved to a 23-23 record and will embark on a season-long six-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.