LeBron James sets new season high with dominant 1st quarter against Bulls
LeBron James is still the King. In its 23rd season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar put on a clinic at the United Center on Monday night, reminding the league that he hasn’t lost a step. James set a new single-half season high, lighting up the Chicago Bulls with a vintage performance that silenced the Windy City crowd.
The 41-year-old attacker came out aggressively from the first point. He dictated the tempo early, taking turns harassing defenders in the paint and knocking down transition threes.
The climax of the night had come on an epic fast dunk causing fans to lose their minds, he looked more like a player in his physical prime than a man in his early 40s.
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The star of the Lakers has a record 20 points in the first half!pic.twitter.com/7VRlEMLDKv
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 27, 2026
By the halftime whistle, James had scored a dominating 20 points, marking his most in a single half this season. His effective shooting helped the Lakers build a 69-56 lead in the locker room.
The Lakers, 27-17, entered the matchup as favorites, looking to build momentum on their eight-game road trip. Despite not having key contributors like Austin Reeves, who is on the sidelines with a calf strain, the Lakers have found stability through James’ scoring spree. Luka Dončić also contributed to the high-octane attack, but the first half belonged entirely to number 23.
The Bulls, riding a four-game winning streak of their own, struggled to find an answer to James’ physicality. As Kobe White and Josh Giddy tried to keep Chicago within striking distance, the Lakers’ offensive efficiency, fueled by LeBron’s top half of the season, set a punishing tone.
2026-01-27 02:14:00
