The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 124-108 defeat to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, despite a strong performance by LeBron James.

James' efforts: The four-time MVP played 37 minutes and led the Lakers with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. He narrowly missed a triple-double, with several accurate passes going unrewarded due to missed shots by teammates.

Defensive pressure: The Bulls employed various defenders on James throughout the game, with Patrick Williams, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, and Ayo Dosunmu all taking turns.

Costly turnover: James committed a game-worst five turnovers, including a notable one in the third quarter. After grabbing a rebound, he made a fancy behind-the-back pass to Anthony Davis, who wasn't ready for it, resulting in a Bulls possession.

Shooting woes: The Lakers' biggest downfall was their shooting efficiency. While Chicago shot 54.5% overall and 52.9% from three, LA managed only 44.7% and 32.4% from beyond the arc.

Tough schedule ahead: The Lakers face a challenging three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, both teams playing well at home. Beating them will be a difficult feat, especially with the Lakers' away record of 5-10.

Christmas hope: The Lakers return home for Christmas Day against their rivals, the Boston Celtics, hoping to turn things around and put on a good show for their fans.