This is assuming LeBron James plays, and I would be surprised if he misses a second game in a row. The Lakers can't really mess around with just giving away games at 22-23 -- and tonight is a little more important to get to .500 ahead of a very tough road trip. Plus, a little payback for a loss in Chicago earlier this season. The Bulls are 7-14 on the road.

This is big number for Nikola Vucevic in what is a difficult matchup on paper against the Lakers. Chicago has been playing much better basketball recently however will have their hands full when they take on a Lakers team who desperately need a win. LA has been very tough on opposing Centers this year and Anthony Davis has really been terrific on both ends of the court is a legitimate DPOY candidate.