LeBron James returned Saturday after a two-week absence, looking ready to lead the Lakers’ playoff push. But almost nothing else went right in a 146-115 blowout loss to the Bulls.
“We’ve got to play better basketball than we did tonight,” James said before the Lakers’ four-game road trip starts Monday in Orlando.
James had 17 points after missing seven games with a strained groin but showed some rust. His return was overshadowed by a sloppy Lakers performance, marking another low in their up-and-down season since acquiring Luka Doncic.
