The Bulls defeat the Lakers in Chicago 95-83. Hinrich- 22pts, 7rebs, 8asts. LAL: Nash- 18pts/ Bryant- 16pts (7/22FG).

— NBA All Access (@NBA_All_Access) January 22, 2013

The Bulls defeat the Lakers in Chicago 95-83. Hinrich- 22pts, 7rebs, 8asts. LAL: Nash- 18pts/ Bryant- 16pts (7/22FG).

— NBA All Access (@NBA_All_Access) January 22, 2013

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A 20-8 run to end the game for the Bulls? 

Yep, that is all you need to know about the Bull's 95 to 81 blowout of the Lakers. Oh, and that Kirk Hinrich led the way with 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. He shot a ridiculous 81.8 percent from the field.

While the Lakers tied this one up at 69 as the third quarter came to an end, it never really felt close because of how well the Bulls were playing on both sides of the ball. 

Jimmy Butler's lock-down defense on Kobe Bryant, holding him to just 16 points on 7-of-22 shooting, was a real difference maker.

The Lakers, with Pau Gasol coming off the bench, never looked in sync. The one time they gained the lead, the Bulls responded by rattling off bucket after bucket on their way to a strong 20-8 run to end the game.

It's very possible that the Bulls are the NBA's deepest team. Just imagine what this one could've looked like if they had Luol Deng and Derrick Rose.

The Lakers on the other hand are the NBA's biggest underachievers. They just can't figure things out, and that's not good as we move toward the halfway point of the season.

Next up for the Lake Show is a Western Conference showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. 

There it is. 

Bulls 95, Lakers 83—end of regulation

You've got to wonder what Dwight Howard was saying to Carlos Boozer at the end of that one—maybe something like: "Shoot man, you don't know how terrible it is playing with Kobe."

Not sure if benching the entire Lakers team is an option for D'Antoni, but maybe they should look into it...

— SportsNation (@SportsNation) January 22, 2013

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Seriously, Jimmy Butler's defense is for real. 

He's shutting Kobe down like it aint no thang.

Bulls 91, Lakers 79—1:45 remaining in the 4th quarter

Belinelli hits Chicago's ninth three-pointer of the night to put the Lakers on the ropes. Bulls lead by 10 with 2:26 to play, 89-79.

— Laker Nation (@LakerNation) January 22, 2013

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Yikes, not sure why the Lakers are doubling down on Joakim Noah and leaving Marco Belinelli wide open on the perimter. 

That's bad defense by the Lake Show. 

Bulls 89, Lakers 79—2:26 remaining in the 4th quarter

Jimmy Butler with a Kobe-esque fadeaway to save the Bulls in that possession.

Nash answers like he just don't care.

Bulls 86, Lakers 77—3:30 remaining in the 4th quarter

The fourth quarter difference between Bulls and Lakers? The Bulls have coach Thibs, the Lakers have coach Kekua

— Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) January 22, 2013

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Isn't Nash supposed to be the king of the pick-and-roll?

Why cant he defense Kirk Hinrich in it then?

Bulls 81, Lakers 75—4:20 remaining in the 4th quarter

Nash's D making Hinrich look like The White Rose

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 22, 2013

Kirk Hinrich—18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds (60% from the field)

Steve Nash—16 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds (87.5 % from the field)

Kobe Bryant—16 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds (35% from the field)

Can't say I saw that one coming.

Bulls 79, Lakers 75—5:05 remaining in the 4th quarter

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Kirk Hinrich is UNLOADING, drops his 18th point of the night.

He'll be great off the bench when D. Rose comes back.

Bulls 79, Lakers 75—5:05 remaining in the 4th quarter

LAL committed 3 PF's in about 20 seconds, 2 on Gasol, 1 on Howard. Chicago will be in the bonus with 2 more. Belinelli hit 2 FT's, CHI up 2.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 22, 2013

Offensive foul on Dwight Howard, which his 5th on the night. Early exit for D12?

Earl Clark comes in for Howard, in all honesty, that works out relatively well for the Lakers. 

Bulls 77, Lakers 75—6:20 remaining in the 4th quarter

Are the Bulls the deepest team in the NBA?

Bulls 77, Lakers 75—6:50 remaining in the 4th quarter

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That fifth foul on Joakim Noah could be a real dagger for the Bulls.

Bulls 75, Lakers 75—7:02 remaining in the 4th quarter

Nate Rob makes his token bone headed play for the game. Lakers down 75-73 with 7:34 left in the game.

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 22, 2013

Pau Gasol 11 points and 8 rebounds is doing his best to show D'Antoni that he has no clue what he's doing. 

Bulls 75, Lakers 73—7:30 remaining in the 4th quarter

I love me some Jimmy Butler. Great to see him make the most of these minutes.

— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) January 22, 2013

Steal and a dunk for Butler puts the #Bulls up 75-71 with under 9:00 to go. Jimmy has 8pts on the evening. #LALvsCHI

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 22, 2013

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Jimmy Butler is doing some serious work on Kobe Bryant tonight.

Just stole a pass from the Black Mamba, and he's also held him to 16 points on 7-of-19 shooting.

Bulls 75, Lakers 71—8:34 remaining in the 4th quarter

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Is Chris Duhon aware that no matter how far behind the three-point line you are it's still only worth three points?

He just launched one from 30 feet back. Oh Chris Duhon.

Bulls 73, Lakers 71—9:40 remaining in the 4th quarter

Nate Robinson makes sure the Lakers don't get fooled into thinking that they can actually hang with the Bulls with a mid-range jumper to start the 4th quarter.

Bulls 71, Lakers 69—11:00 remaining in the 4th quarter