Lakers News: 3 things the Lakers did right in Chicago

Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) goes toward the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) goes toward the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) reacts after making dunking the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) reacts after making dunking the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

The latest Lakers news is plenty of praise for a young team that is now 10-10 on the season.

Some might think that a team like the Lakers is still dwelling on their back-to-back losses against the Warriors.

If you’re one of those folks, you’re wrong.

In their most recent win, the Lakers got it done on the road against a top-three team in the Eastern Conference. Chicago went under a lot of major changes in the off-season, but they’ve emerged as at least a playoff contender.

Los Angeles came into the game not only having the Warriors games to learn from, but also an embarrassing night in New Orleans. The young core failed to make Anthony Davis’ efforts not as game-changing, and that may have cost them the win.

Here’s a look at three things that the Lakers did right in order to beat the Bulls in Chicago.