The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Chicago Bulls tonight as they look to grab their second win in a row. Los Angeles is coming off a tight win over the Indiana Pacers that required a game-winning tip-in shot attempt to win.
This victory stopped a losing streak for the Lakers and got them a much-needed victory. But now the team sets its sights on the Chicago Bulls, a team that just trounced Los Angeles a week ago.
However, heading into this game, the Bulls are dealing with multiple injury concerns. Star center Nikola Vucevic has been listed as questionable with a mid-back strain, and guard Lonzo Ball is also questionable due to a right wrist issue.
Guard Josh Giddey is questionable due to a right flexor carpi ulnaris, and guard Coby White is probable due to a right toe problem.
Chicago could be down a few players for this game, but Los Angeles can’t overlook them. The Bulls completely overpowered the Lakers in their last meeting, so this could be a chance for revenge.
The Lakers need to keep winning games if they want to keep pace within the tight Western Conference playoff picture. Los Angeles is holding onto the No. 4 seed in the West but the team are all separated by just a few games.
This matchup against the Bulls represents an opportunity to continue building toward the upcoming postseason. Los Angeles believes that if they can enter the playoffs healthy, they will be able to take down any opponent in their way.
But this team would be better off trying to secure home-court for at least the first-round of the playoffs. They would need to clinch a top-four seed and are on track to do so if the current standings hold up.
While it remains to be seen where the Lakers will end up in the standings, all they can do is put their best effort forward and hope for the best going forward.
