- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum Sportsnet
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On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls (27-38) travel to the Crypto.com Arena aiming to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (40-25).
In their previous game, the Bulls triumphed over the Warriors with a scoreline of 130-124. Chicago managed a 44.6% shooting rate, hitting 50 of 112 attempts, including 15 from beyond the arc out of 47 tries. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 18 for a solid 83.3% success rate. The Bulls secured a remarkable total of 64 rebounds, including 20 offensive boards, and dished out 34 assists while forcing the opponent into 12 turnovers and collecting 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Warriors a shooting percentage of 41.9% on 44 of 105 shots. Golden State recorded 30 assists and achieved 9 steals, with 49 rebounds total (12 offensive, 37 defensive) and 6 blocked shots. Golden State performed well at the free-throw line, converting 88.9% of their attempts (16 out of 18), and made 20 of 54 three-point attempts. Both teams finished with 18 fouls.
Matas Buzelis played a pivotal role in this victory, scoring 41 points on 16 of 28 shooting in 45 minutes, while also grabbing 6 rebounds and providing 2 assists for a shooting accuracy of 57.1%.
As the Bulls approach this contest, they hold a season record of 27-38. They average 115.6 points per game (15th in the league) and shoot 46.8% from the field. From three-point territory, the Bulls convert at a rate of 36.4% (950 of 2,613) and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their rebounding average stands at 45.1 per game, and they’ve racked up a total of 1,872 assists this season, placing them 5th in the league for assists. They average 15.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 fouls per outing.
On the defensive side, the Bulls force 12.6 turnovers per game while allowing 18.5 personal fouls. They rank 28th in the NBA for assists given up to opponents, allowing 1,843 this season. Chicago permits an opponent field goal percentage of 47.2% (2,869 of 6,074) and gives up an average of 45.4 rebounds per game, along with a three-point shooting percentage defense of 36.8%. They rank 25th in the league in points allowed per game at 119.9.
In their latest matchup, the Lakers clinched a win with a score of 120-106 against the Timberwolves. Los Angeles gathered 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds, summing up to 47 total rebounds. They turned the ball over 7 times while achieving 7 steals. The Timberwolves were called for 24 fouls, allowing the Lakers to shoot 26 free-throws, successfully converting 19 for a 73.1% success rate. From long range, Los Angeles hit 11 of 38 attempts (28.9%) and shot 45 of 93 from the floor, achieving an overall shooting percentage of 48.4%. The Timberwolves were able to hit 37 of their 80 shots, equating to 46.3%, while going 25% from three-point land (10 out of 40) and hitting 22 of 28 from the line (78.6%). The Lakers allowed Minnesota to collect 43 rebounds in total (8 offensive).
Luka Doncic was instrumental for the Lakers, scoring 31 points in 35 minutes of play and dishing out 11 assists while shooting 11 of 24 for an accuracy of 45.8%, along with 11 rebounds.
The Lakers currently hold a 40-25 record this season. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 49.8%, ranking them 1st in the league. With a total of 7,536 points this year, they score an average of 115.9 points per game while collecting 41.0 rebounds. They average 25.5 assists (19th in the league) and turn the ball over 14.6 times per game. The Lakers also commit 18.7 personal fouls per game and hit 77.0% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Lakers rank 15th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 114.9. They force 14.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field (26th in the NBA). Los Angeles defends three-point shots at 35.6% (843 of 2,367), while opponents enjoy a 79.2% conversion rate at the free-throw line. They allow an average of 27.4 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 21st and 3rd in the league respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles
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