Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Preview: Lakers Aim for a Third Straight Win, Bronny & Knekt in Focus

The NBA Summer League continues on July 21st as the Lakers face off against the Bulls.

Following five consecutive losses in the Summer League, the Lakers have recently won their last two games. The highly anticipated Bronny has scored double figures in each of his last two games, including a three-pointer, and contributed to the team’s victory over the Cavaliers with a total score of 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in the previous game. Knekt, who secured the final six points for the Lakers, scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Castleton and Lewis both contributed 12 points each, while Traore added 10 points.

The Bulls have recorded a 2 wins and 2 losses record in the Summer League. In their most recent game, they defeated the Hawks in overtime with a decisive shot from DJ Steward, who made 8 out of 14 three-point shots and scored 37 points with 7 assists. Julian Phillips made 4 out of 7 three-point shots for 21 points. Center Sanogo scored 17 points with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks after making 6 out of 7 shots. The Bulls’ first-round pick, Bulis, scored 11 points after making 4 out of 17 shots, indicating a less impressive performance.

Both the Lakers and Bulls are comprised of a mix of fringe players and rookies. Bronny has become a highlight of the Summer League despite facing some struggles and criticism. His recent two-game performances with double-digit scores have alleviated pressure. Knekt has showcased a higher level of readiness for the game, performing well in this Summer League. Meanwhile, Bulis, the Bulls’ lottery pick, needs to demonstrate a more outstanding performance to justify his draft position.

Victory is not the primary focus of the Summer League; rather, it’s about fringe players competing for contracts and rookies seeking to earn trust. With the Summer League nearing its end, opportunities for these players are dwindling.

Lakers Roster: #4 Knekt, #9 Bronny, #14 Castleton, #21 Lewis, #27 Bordon, #29 Este, #30 Murphy, #31 Kuz, #36 Simpson, #37 Traore, #38 Forrest, #39 Tilly, #40 Brown, #41 Olivarri, #50 Mangas, #55 Nicolas

Bulls Roster: #DJ-Stewart 00, #Bulis 14, #Phillips 15, #Smart 16, #Audige 18, #Sibron 19, #Thomas-Taylor 20, #Sano 21, #Domask 22, #Knight 28, #Fink 30, #Gary-Brooks 34, #Drearl 77

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