Jimmy Butler put up 26 points and 10 assists as the Bulls dominated the Lakers, 114-91, at STAPLES Center. Pau Gasol added 21, 12 rebounds and seven helpers against his former team. Chicago improved to 26-and-19.
Jordan Clarkson had a team-high 16 points in the loss, while Kobe Bryant tallied 10. The Lakers have lost eight straight.
The Bulls return to action on Sunday in L.A. against the Clippers. The Pre-Game Show begins at 2 on Newstalk 1060.