Published Jan 25, 4:34pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 25, 4:34pm ET
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Updated Jan 25, 4:34pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Lakers pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | +1.5 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -1.5 (-115) |
Fast forward to the fourth quarter, Chicago clung to a slim 111-109 lead in the waning moments before Jaylen Brown tied the game with 14 seconds left to play.
On the ensuing possession, Coby White found an open Kevin Huerter in the left corner, and he nailed the game-winning three-point basket with 0.2 seconds left in regulation.
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Eight players reached double figures for the Bulls. Coby White led the way with 22 points and seven assists while converting five of his nine attempts from beyond the arc. Nikola Vucevic contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
Following the dramatic win over the Celtics, the fans remained in their seats for Derrick Rose's retirement ceremony. Rose spent half of his 16-year NBA career in the Windy City.
He was a three-time All-Star and is still the youngest player in league history to win the MVP award, accomplishing the feat at just 22 years of age.
The Lakers have won three of their last four games. This stretch includes a 116-110 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
It did not look good for Los Angeles as it trailed by 15 points with less than seven minutes left to play. But the road team rallied down the stretch.
Rui Hachimura's 3-pointer sparked an 11-2 run that gave the Lakers an eight-point advantage, and they held on the rest of the way.
Luka Doncic guided the offense with 33 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds against his former team. Both LeBron James and Hachimura each contributed 17 points and eight rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bulls have won six of the previous eight meetings in this series. However, given Chicago's inconsistency this season, look for Los Angeles to emerge victorious.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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