Bulls stun Lakers; Knicks, Bucks, Pacers, Hawks win

The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling LeBron James's return after a two-week groin injury layoff.

James finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes, but Chicago capitalized on 21 Lakers turnovers.

Coby White led the Bulls with 36 points, while Josh Giddey posted a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists. Rookie Matas Buzelis added 31 points as the Bulls continued their push for a play-in spot.

In New York, the Knicks ended a two-game losing streak with a 122-103 win over the Washington Wizards.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 31 points and 11 rebounds.

The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a slow start to defeat the Sacramento Kings 114-108.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of his 32 points in the third quarter, while Gary Trent Jr. scored 11 points off the bench in the final period to seal the victory.

In Indianapolis, the Pacers held off a late surge from the Brooklyn Nets for a 108-103 win.

Tyrese Haliburton, returning from injury, contributed 16 points and 12 assists, extending the Pacers’ winning streak to four games.

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the short-handed Golden State Warriors 124-115.

Trae Young posted 25 points and 10 assists, leading the Hawks to their sixth win in the last eight games. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who is sidelined with a bruised pelvis.