"Notice how much better Lakers got since trading Pat Bev"- NBA fans rave about LA Lakers as they get revenge over Bulls

The LA Lakers posted a 121-110 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. LA got contributions from all over, as four of their starters scored at least 17 points. Anthony Davis led their charge with a game-best 38 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks, while LeBron James had 25 points and seven rebounds.

The Lakers continued their winning run following their remarkable roster turnaround after the trade deadline. They also got their revenge against former player Patrick Beverley, now with the Bulls, who had some words before the teams clashed for a back-to-back in LA and Chicago.

Beverley said he was going to stop the Lakers from winning and improving their playoff chances. He delivered on that claim as the Bulls recorded a 118-108 win in LA on Sunday. However, the Bulls failed to replicate that at home, losing the game by 11 points.

Lakers fans online were ecstatic after the win. They particularly mocked Patrick Beverley, who went scoreless, shooting 0-for-5 in the game. One fan wrote on Twitter:

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"notice how much better lakers got since trading pat bev"

wiqsi Mdub

@Q1s

@TheHoopCentral notice how much better lakers got since trading pat bev

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@TheHoopCentral notice how much better lakers got since trading pat bev 😭😭😭

More reactions followed:

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BRON FANATIC ❻

@WarlyKJ

@TheHoopCentral Reaves Own Bev

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@TheHoopCentral Reaves Own Bev 😭 https://t.co/sSV022EsFP

imymarc ✦

@revivemarc

@TheHoopCentral Patrick Beverly tonight:

0 Points
0-5 FG
2 Rebounds
1 Assist

HES STILL HELPING THE LAKERS WIN GAMES

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@TheHoopCentral Patrick Beverly tonight:

0 Points
0-5 FG
2 Rebounds
1 Assist

HES STILL HELPING THE LAKERS WIN GAMES 👀😱 https://t.co/seGyhAXuYm

victor🇹🇿🇨🇩

@Svictor999

@TheHoopCentral Owns Pat Bev

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@TheHoopCentral Owns Pat Bev https://t.co/97DWXAtmmj

Tre

@TreShonRouse

@TheHoopCentral Too small’d Beverly

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@TheHoopCentral Too small’d Beverly 💀 https://t.co/NEcnmPuRSK

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@StephburnerV2

@TheHoopCentral Pat bev did all that talk just to score 0 points lmaooo

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@TheHoopCentral Pat bev did all that talk just to score 0 points lmaooo

savanah

@savanah208

@TheHoopCentral Pat Bev last game showing Lebron small now the lakers returned and show him he’s the small one🤣 Good win Lakers

@TheHoopCentral Pat Bev last game showing Lebron small now the lakers returned and show him he’s the small one🤣 Good win Lakers 😁

❻ LeBillionaire 💰

@LeBronMostHated

@TheHoopCentral Patrick Beverley woke up feeling real dangerous tonight

0 points
0/5 from the field
1 ast
2 rebs
24 minutes of cardio
Game low -32 +/-
Silent the entire 2nd half
Bitched in his own city by Austin Reaves

Good luck getting a contract next szn lil bro

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@TheHoopCentral Patrick Beverley woke up feeling real dangerous tonight 😈😈😈🔥🔥🔥

0 points
0/5 from the field
1 ast
2 rebs
24 minutes of cardio
Game low -32 +/-
Silent the entire 2nd half
Bitched in his own city by Austin Reaves

Good luck getting a contract next szn lil bro 😭 https://t.co/v2Qz3Aah3v

Pablo Sebastian

@PabloSe48300539

@TheHoopCentral It's not the same to call him than to see him coming 🦁

@TheHoopCentral It's not the same to call him than to see him coming 🔥🔥🔥👹🦁😱 https://t.co/H3nDYW4nEQ

Toheed

@_toheed_a

@LakersNation

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@LakersNation https://t.co/hsxNqZSBNL

J Dot

@mamba_allday

@LakersNation Pat Bev…

@LakersNation Pat Bev… https://t.co/86tabdYicX

Josiah Johnson

@KingJosiah54

Pat Bev after Austin Reaves hit him with the too small

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Pat Bev after Austin Reaves hit him with the too small https://t.co/84CWbBrFPO

Josiah Johnson

@KingJosiah54

Pat Bev sunday against Lakers vs Pat Bev wednesday

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Pat Bev sunday against Lakers vs Pat Bev wednesday https://t.co/T7Et5DzJQ4

Hoodie LJ

@LittyJohnson69

@KingJosiah54 A message to @patbev21 from all lakers fans

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@KingJosiah54 A message to @patbev21 from all lakers fans https://t.co/P7pL5AqYd6

OnKeif

@60thB

@KingJosiah54 PAT BEV FOR 3

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@KingJosiah54 PAT BEV FOR 3 https://t.co/AOkX7StJe3

lemmecook

@TheEyeTest31

@KingJosiah54 He helping us win more by shooting now then he did when he was wit us

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@KingJosiah54 He helping us win more by shooting now then he did when he was wit us

LA Lakers starters handle business against gutsy Chicago Bulls

The LA Lakers were on song as they returned to winning ways against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. LeBron James made a comeback into the starting lineup in his second game following a 13-game injury absence. James shone with 25 points, shooting 10-of-19.

He was crucial in helping the Lakers set the tone with a 17-point lead in the first quarter. The Bulls kept fighting back, but LeBron, along with Anthony Davis, kept the Lakers afloat with timely plays.

Meanwhile, D'Angelo Russell returned to the lineup after a two-game absence (hip injury). He continued to make an impact with 17 points and four assists, shooting 7-of-12.

Austin Reaves had 17 points and five assists on 5-of-6 shooting, while Jarred Vanderbilt had eight points and seven rebounds. The LA Lakers needed this kind of performance from their starters as their bench struggled to produce the goods. Dennis Schroder (eight points) and Rui Hachimura (six points) were the only bench players to get on the scoresheet.

The Chicago Bulls kept taking advantage of the Lakers when their second unit was on the floor, allowing them to erase multiple 15+ point deficits. The Bulls even took a three-point lead in the second quarter before LA closed the half with a run of their own to take an eight-point lead into the break.

The LA Lakers are .500 again, improving to 38-38 and reclaiming eighth place in the Western Conference.

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