The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers meet for the final time on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET in Los Angeles, California.

They will now take off on a six-game road trip that begins with matchups against the Houston Rockets on Monday and Wednesday. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference with a 42-25 record, while Houston is in fourth place at 41-25.

The NBA's Last 2 Minute Report revealed an incorrect call in the Lakers-Nuggets game.

After losing to the Denver Nuggets in Denver on March 5, the Lakers have won five consecutive games as stars and role players alike have stepped up to help their potential playoff seeding.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Denver Nuggets (at home).The Lakers won (in overtime) by a score of 127-125.Luka Doncic exploded for 30 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and three blocks while shooting 10/26 from the field and 4/14 from three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA game to be played on March 16, 2026 on ESPN.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 120-106 victory.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said James wants to make sure he complements the talent of teammates Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

The Lakers will face the Rockets twice in the next three days, starting on Monday.