Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Takeaways

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Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Here’s four takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 96-90 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in Chicago.

Well HOT DAMN that was frustrating, fam.

Though Wednesday’s game was a mere six-point loss decided in the final minute (it was tied 90-90 before a Julius Randle lay-in with 45.1 seconds remaining), don’t let the score fool you. It was a bad game for both sides, yes, but it was a flat-out embarrassment for the now 10-7 Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls were playing at home with five days’ rest against an inferior opponent coming off the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers climbed to .500 with the victory, 10-10, and are without a clear All Star, whereas Chicago boasts two. The Lakers were also sans its best player, D’Angelo Russell.

The deck was stacked heavily in our guys’ favor.

What went so wrong? AND HOW CAN WE MAKE IT SO RIGHT? Read on and despair, dear reader.

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