The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls, 123-107, at United Center on Tuesday evening.

The final score seemed especially improbable after one quarter, considering the Bulls (19-50) jumped out to a 34-16 lead through the first 12 minutes. However, the Lakers (31-36) began chipping away at their deficit in the second, shaving 13 points off Chicago's lead by halftime. The third quarter is when the game truly turned, as the visitors racked up a whopping 43 points during the period to erase the remaining deficit and build a 14-point edge going into the fourth. Los Angeles ultimately cruised to a comfortable win, riding a red-hot 54.7 percent success rate from the floor to success.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 36 points, complementing them with 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 24 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals. Kyle Kuzma checked in with 21 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal. Rajon Rondo generated a 14-point, 10-assist double-double that also included four rebounds and two steals. JaVale McGee delivered 10 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and one steal. Reggie Bullock furnished nine points, two rebounds and two steals.

Robin Lopez paced the Bulls with 20 points, adding seven rebounds and three assists. Otto Porter, Jr. delivered 19 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Kris Dunn contributed 18 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Ryan Arcidiacono started for Zach LaVine (knee) and compiled 14 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Lauri Markkanen shot just 4-for-17 on his way to 11 points and five boards.

The Lakers remain on the road and head north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, while the Bulls pay a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday evening.