Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the Lakers' top performer with 21 points to go with 8 rebounds and 3 steals as the Lakers rally from 19 down to beat the Bulls 94-103. Kyle Kuzma lead all scorers on the Lakers with 22 points while adding 5 assists. Brandon Ingram added 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to round out the starters. Jordan Clarkson lead all scorers off the bench with 12 points despite struggling from the field on 3-8 shooting and Julius Randle notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Final Score: vs. Chicago 94-103 [W]
Full article: http://www.nba.com/games/20171121/CHILAL#/recap
Next Game: @ Sacramento (11/21) <-- b="">Open Thread and Full Recap cancelled. I'll be out with a couple of buddies during the game, but I'll provide a Quick Fact Check and Commentary.
Highlights: *Courtesy of Ximo Pierto*
This game was a textbook example of a slow start, strong finish. In the first half, the Lakers looked lifeless out there. Probably they didn't take Chicago too seriously and toyed with them. The Bulls were outhustling them on both ends of the ball. They were firing on all cylinders especially from beyond the arc. They were the aggressor during that first half. However, 2nd half different story. The Lakers turned up the intensity on the defensive end. Julius Randle didn't have sexy numbers on the stats sheet, but his energy on that floor gave the Lakers the spark to ignite a monster run in the 2nd half. Randle had a nice defensive block on Bobby Portis and then ran on the opposite end of the floor for the layup and the and 1. Textbook defense to offense. The Lakers were due for a big game from KCP and he delivered. He was big especially in the 4th quarter with clutch three point shots and defensive stops. So far, this game was the Lakers' big comeback of the season after being down 19 points. This game exemplified the themes of the Lakers this season of tightening up and picking up the pace after a slow start. Except, this took one took a little longer than usual as it took them the 2nd half to get in rhythm and rekindle their incumbent team identity.
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