The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 124-108, at United Center on Wednesday evening.

The Bulls jumped out to a strong start and led, 33-22, after one quarter. The Lakers cut it to a two-point game late in the second, but the Bulls reclaimed the momentum and took a six-point lead into the break. The visitors kept it close to start the third, but Bulls rallied up to a 12-point advantage heading into the final frame. The hosts maintained a double-digit lead for most of the fourth and held complete control down the stretch to hand the Lakers their third straight loss. This is the second straight win for the Bulls.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 27 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Coby White followed up with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Patrick Williams and Alex Caruso tallied 15 points each.

Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Lakers with 25 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, a steal and two blocks, in 37 minutes. Austin Reaves followed up with 21 points, three assists, a steal and a block, while Anthony Davis tallied 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.

The Lakers (15-13) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Thursday. The Bulls (12-17) play host to the Spurs on Thursday.