Lakers lost to Bulls 117-119, Keedy scored a triple-double and became a hero
2025-03-28 15:12
On March 28 , the NBA regular season ushered in a focus game, the Los Angeles Lakers challenged the Chicago Bulls away. After four fierce battles, the Lakers finally lost to the Bulls 117-119, and suffered a buzzer-beating shot by the opponent. For the Lakers, Reeves scored 30 points, Doncic contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, and James also had a comprehensive performance of 17 points and 12 assists. For the Bulls, Kobe White scored 26 points and 9 assists, and Keedy, who defeated the Lakers, performed amazingly, scoring a triple-double of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, becoming the biggest contributor of the game .
In the first quarter, the Lakers were slow to get going, while the Bulls played with great momentum at home and quickly established a leading advantage. With White and Keedy continuously attacking the basket, the Bulls took a 10-point lead at the end of the first quarter.
Entering the second quarter, the Lakers began to fight back. After adjustments, their offensive efficiency improved. They scored 37 points in a single quarter, successfully narrowed the gap, and overtook the Bulls at the end of the half to take a slight lead.
In the second half, the Lakers continued their second quarter feel, while the Bulls fell into an offensive slump, scoring only 17 points in the entire third quarter. The Lakers took advantage of the situation to play a 32-point offensive climax, once establishing a double-digit advantage. However, in the fourth quarter, the Bulls suddenly found their offensive feeling and quickly narrowed the gap, and the game entered a white-hot stage.
In the final moments, the Lakers had a chance to lock in the victory, but the Bulls fought hard to catch up. At the critical moment, Kidd stepped forward and hit a key shot before the end of the game, completing the buzzer-beater and helping the Bulls win a thrilling victory with 119-117.
Lakers player statistics
Reeves 30 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists , 2 blocks , Doncic 25 points , 10 rebounds, 7 assists , 2 steals, Hayes 19 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist, James 17 points , 5 rebounds , 12 assists, 2 steals, Goodwin 8 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 blocks, Vincent 8 points , 2 rebounds, Vanderbilt 7 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist , 2 steals, Finney - Smith 3 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists, Knecht 3 rebounds , 1 assist
Bulls player statistics
White 26 points , 3 rebounds , 9 assists, Kidd 25 points , 14 rebounds , 11 assists , 2 steals, Huerter 21 points , 6 rebounds , 5 assists, Vucevic 14 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 blocks, Buzelis 12 points , 7 rebounds , 1 assist, Pawe 11 points , 5 rebounds , 4 assists, Collins 10 points , 3 rebounds, Terry 2 rebounds, 1 assist
The Lakers performed well on the offensive end, but their lax defense cost them the game, and they were eventually overturned by the Bulls. Keedy's triple-double and buzzer-beater were the biggest highlights of the game, and White's stable output was also crucial. The Lakers need to improve their focus in future games to avoid similar regrets.