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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Bulls with Explosive First-Half Performance
LeBron James delivered a record-setting first half on Monday night, exploding for 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting to fuel the Lakers' 129-118 win over the Bulls in Chicago.[1] The 41-year-old forward punctuated the opening quarter with powerful dunks, including a breakaway slam that tied the game at 10, helping Los Angeles build a 69-56 halftime lead on the road.[1]
James finished with 24 points, showcasing the elite form that defines his 23rd NBA season despite early setbacks.[1][2] Returning from a 14-game absence due to sciatica, he has appeared in 24 of the Lakers' 41 games, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while powering the team to a 25-16 record.[2] His explosive start marked his most productive half of the year, silencing doubters amid a shifting league landscape.[1]
Yet the night carried bittersweet news for the four-time champion. The NBA announced 2026 All-Star starters on January 19, ending James' record 21-year streak as a Western Conference starter dating to his 2004 rookie season.[2][4] He placed eighth in voting with 1.8 million fan votes, behind Anthony Edwards and ahead of Kevin Durant, as younger stars like Luka Doncic (3.4 million votes), Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama claimed the spots.[2][4]
The weighted vote—50% fans, 25% players, 25% media—reflected a generational shift, with James' injury-marred start hurting his tally.[4] Still, coaches announce reserves on February 1, and experts expect him to extend his overall All-Star streak to 22 appearances.[2][4] The February 15 event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood introduces a USA vs. World round-robin format, where James could still shine.[4]
On the court, James' leadership steadied the Lakers after Chicago's third-quarter surge. With the Bulls closing to 81-80, Los Angeles responded with an 8-0 run, holding off Coby White's 23 points and Nikola Vucevic's double-double for their fourth win in five games.[1] As the Lakers chase a playoff spot, James proves age is no barrier—his Bulls dominance was a reminder of why he's basketball's enduring icon.
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James finished with 24 points, showcasing the elite form that defines his 23rd NBA season despite early setbacks.[1][2] Returning from a 14-game absence due to sciatica, he has appeared in 24 of the Lakers' 41 games, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while powering the team to a 25-16 record.[2] His explosive start marked his most productive half of the year, silencing doubters amid a shifting league landscape.[1]
Yet the night carried bittersweet news for the four-time champion. The NBA announced 2026 All-Star starters on January 19, ending James' record 21-year streak as a Western Conference starter dating to his 2004 rookie season.[2][4] He placed eighth in voting with 1.8 million fan votes, behind Anthony Edwards and ahead of Kevin Durant, as younger stars like Luka Doncic (3.4 million votes), Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama claimed the spots.[2][4]
The weighted vote—50% fans, 25% players, 25% media—reflected a generational shift, with James' injury-marred start hurting his tally.[4] Still, coaches announce reserves on February 1, and experts expect him to extend his overall All-Star streak to 22 appearances.[2][4] The February 15 event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood introduces a USA vs. World round-robin format, where James could still shine.[4]
On the court, James' leadership steadied the Lakers after Chicago's third-quarter surge. With the Bulls closing to 81-80, Los Angeles responded with an 8-0 run, holding off Coby White's 23 points and Nikola Vucevic's double-double for their fourth win in five games.[1] As the Lakers chase a playoff spot, James proves age is no barrier—his Bulls dominance was a reminder of why he's basketball's enduring icon.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiLeBron James delivered a record-setting first half on Monday night, exploding for 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting to fuel the Lakers' 129-118 win over the Bulls in Chicago.[1] The 41-year-old forward punctuated the opening quarter with powerful dunks, including a breakaway slam that tied the game at 10, helping Los Angeles build a 69-56 halftime lead on the road.[1]
James finished with 24 points, showcasing the elite form that defines his 23rd NBA season despite early setbacks.[1][2] Returning from a 14-game absence due to sciatica, he has appeared in 24 of the Lakers' 41 games, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while powering the team to a 25-16 record.[2] His explosive start marked his most productive half of the year, silencing doubters amid a shifting league landscape.[1]
Yet the night carried bittersweet news for the four-time champion. The NBA announced 2026 All-Star starters on January 19, ending James' record 21-year streak as a Western Conference starter dating to his 2004 rookie season.[2][4] He placed eighth in voting with 1.8 million fan votes, behind Anthony Edwards and ahead of Kevin Durant, as younger stars like Luka Doncic (3.4 million votes), Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama claimed the spots.[2][4]
The weighted vote—50% fans, 25% players, 25% media—reflected a generational shift, with James' injury-marred start hurting his tally.[4] Still, coaches announce reserves on February 1, and experts expect him to extend his overall All-Star streak to 22 appearances.[2][4] The February 15 event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood introduces a USA vs. World round-robin format, where James could still shine.[4]
On the court, James' leadership steadied the Lakers after Chicago's third-quarter surge. With the Bulls closing to 81-80, Los Angeles responded with an 8-0 run, holding off Coby White's 23 points and Nikola Vucevic's double-double for their fourth win in five games.[1] As the Lakers chase a playoff spot, James proves age is no barrier—his Bulls dominance was a reminder of why he's basketball's enduring icon.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
James finished with 24 points, showcasing the elite form that defines his 23rd NBA season despite early setbacks.[1][2] Returning from a 14-game absence due to sciatica, he has appeared in 24 of the Lakers' 41 games, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while powering the team to a 25-16 record.[2] His explosive start marked his most productive half of the year, silencing doubters amid a shifting league landscape.[1]
Yet the night carried bittersweet news for the four-time champion. The NBA announced 2026 All-Star starters on January 19, ending James' record 21-year streak as a Western Conference starter dating to his 2004 rookie season.[2][4] He placed eighth in voting with 1.8 million fan votes, behind Anthony Edwards and ahead of Kevin Durant, as younger stars like Luka Doncic (3.4 million votes), Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama claimed the spots.[2][4]
The weighted vote—50% fans, 25% players, 25% media—reflected a generational shift, with James' injury-marred start hurting his tally.[4] Still, coaches announce reserves on February 1, and experts expect him to extend his overall All-Star streak to 22 appearances.[2][4] The February 15 event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood introduces a USA vs. World round-robin format, where James could still shine.[4]
On the court, James' leadership steadied the Lakers after Chicago's third-quarter surge. With the Bulls closing to 81-80, Los Angeles responded with an 8-0 run, holding off Coby White's 23 points and Nikola Vucevic's double-double for their fourth win in five games.[1] As the Lakers chase a playoff spot, James proves age is no barrier—his Bulls dominance was a reminder of why he's basketball's enduring icon.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI