Lakers fans were ecstatic to see LeBron James return to the floor after a lengthy injury absence. The 38-year-old had been sidelined since Feb. 28 due to a foot injury, missing a total of 13 games before getting back on the court on Sunday.
But Patrick Beverly and the Bulls played the role of spoiler in James' first game back, beating the Lakers 118–108.
The Chicago point guard exacted revenge on his former team, and even trolled James in the process. Beverley hit James with the "too small" celebration after making a basket in the fourth quarter, holding nothing back as he soaked in a long-awaited victory.