Podziemski scores 21, Warriors beat Bulls 123-91 for Chicago's 7th straight loss

CHICAGO (AP) — Brandin Podziemski scored 21 points off the bench, Jimmy Butler added 19 in his return to the lineup and the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 123-91 on Sunday night to extend the longest active losing streak in the NBA.

The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.

Quinten Post also scored 19 points for the Warriors.

Golden State shot 22 of 47 from beyond the arc with seven players connecting from long range. Post and Podziemski each hit five 3s.

Josh Giddey scored 18 points and Matas Buzelis added 16 for the Bulls, who shot 36% from the field and were out-rebounded 51-38.

The Warriors held an opponent to under 100 points for a third straight game and limited Chicago to its fewest points in a game this season.

Butler started after missing two games (left knee), but Golden State remained without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford. Coach Steve Kerr said trio might return Friday against Minnesota.

Buddy Hield and Post each hit a 3-pointer in the first 90 seconds and Golden State led by as many as 16 before taking a 60-46 advantage into the intermission. The Warriors hit their first four 3-point attempts and were 12 for 25 in the first half.

Golden State stretched its lead to 24-points in the third quarter. Chicago used a 17-1 run to narrow its deficit to 87-79 early in the fourth before the Warriors pulled away late.

Chicago played without four regulars: Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith. Ayo Dosunmu started despite right thumb sprain and

Curry is expected to resume practice as soon as Wednesday as he comes back from a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain.

Warriors: Host Minnesota on Friday.

Bulls: At Charlotte on Friday.

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Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends against Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard (3) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III, left, is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.

Joel Embiid, who otherwise had an awful shooting night for the 76ers, made an 18-footer that tied it at 105. James came right back down and hit a 3 with 1:12 left for the lead and added a 20-footer on the next possession to make it 110-105.

Doncic finished with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points. Embiid missed 17 of 21 shots and scored 16 points.

Doncic, the NBA scoring leader, missed the last two games as he traveled to Slovenia where his fiancee gave birth to their daughter. James sat out Friday night against Boston with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis.

James reached 10 points in the second quarter in his first game since the end of his streak of 1,297 double-digit scoring games when the NBA’s career points leader finished with only eight Thursday night at Toronto.

James threw down a dunk in the first half that had a packed house roaring in what could be his final game in Philadelphia. James also had a shot rejected at the rim by Embiid late in the half.

Embiid has battled his share of knee injuries this season but wasn't about to miss this one against James — his gold medal teammate in the 2024 Paris Games — and the Lakers. Embiid missed 10 of 11 shots in the first half but was 6 of 6 from the free throw line.

Lakers: Host San Antonio on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.

76ers: Host Indiana on Friday night.

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, talks with Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Los Angeles Lakers' Rui Hachimura, right, shoots the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Dom Barlow, left, coming over to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, center, reacts to his three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic, left, makes his move against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, talks with Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)