Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Injury Updates, Game Details, Key Absences

The Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) will host the Chicago Bulls (30-40) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET (8:00 a.m. IST on March 23) and will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and CHSN. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV, NBA League Pass, and Max (with the BR Sports add-on).

This will be the second and final meeting between the two teams this season. The Lakers, aiming to strengthen their playoff position, will look to dominate at home, while the Bulls, still fighting for a potential play-in spot, will try to pull off an upset on the road.

Lakers vs. Bulls Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James (SF): Questionable (left leg injury) – Expected to be a game-time decision.
Anthony Davis (PF/C): Probable (ankle soreness) – Likely to play barring setbacks.
Jared Vanderbilt (PF): Out (foot injury) – Expected return in early April.
Gabe Vincent (PG): Out (knee surgery) – No timetable for return.

Chicago Bulls

Zach LaVine (SG): Out (season-ending foot surgery).
Patrick Williams (PF): Out (left foot injury) – Expected return in late March.
Lonzo Ball (PG): Out (knee injury) – Missed entire season.
Andre Drummond (C): Day-to-day (back soreness) – Game-time decision.

Final Thoughts

Both teams are dealing with key injuries, but the Lakers, with their deeper roster, enter this matchup as favorites. If LeBron James is unable to play, expect Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell to step up alongside Anthony Davis. Meanwhile, the Bulls will need strong performances from DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vučević to stay competitive.

With playoff seeding on the line for the Lakers and a potential play-in push for the Bulls, this game could be a crucial battle. Can Los Angeles secure a vital win at home, or will Chicago stun them on the road? Tune in to find out!