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Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) visit the Chicago Bulls (1-8) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at United Center, Chicago, IL. TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBASaturday, January 2, 2027

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

8:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Chicago Bulls1-8

DateJan 2, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL

TVSpectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +

Team comparison

Los Angeles LakersChicago Bulls

Points per game

122.1

112.7

Points allowed per game

114.4

129.3

10-2Record1-8

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

5-1Road record / home record0-3

WWWWWLast 5LLLLL

W6StreakL7

Team stats

Los Angeles LakersChicago Bulls

W6StreakL7

Points Against

114.4

129.3

8-2Last Ten Games1-8

Points Per Game

122.1

112.7

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

40.3

43.7

Assists Per Game

24.1

25.2

Blocks Per Game

6.4

5.4

Steals Per Game

10.8

8.1

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.8

0.3

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.8

16.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Lakers

Quentin Grimes G · Finger

Day-To-Day

Chicago Bulls

Norman Powell G · Shoulder - Inflammation

Day-To-Day

Tobe Awaka F · Back

Day-To-Day

Zach Collins F · Illness

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114

Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118

Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

Chicago BullsLLLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 121-127

Nov 4, 2026 · at New York KnicksL 105-135

Nov 2, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 107-126

Oct 30, 2026 · at Boston CelticsL 111-125

Oct 28, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 127-133

Season series

Series starts 1/2

Feb 16, 2027CHI 0, LAL 0

Jan 2, 2027LAL 0, CHI 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

Chicago Bulls
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL.

How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls?

TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls?

Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2. Chicago Bulls: 1-8.

Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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