SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Coby White delivered an outstanding performance with 35 points, propelling the Chicago Bulls to a 128-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
Kevin Huerter impressed with his all-around play for the Bulls, contributing 25 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Not far behind, Nikola Vucevic had a remarkable shooting night, scoring 24 points while making 9 of 14 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range.
On the Kings’ side, Malik Monk took the lead with 34 points and five assists. Trey Lyles also played a notable role, finishing the game with 22 points and six rebounds for Sacramento.
The Bulls found themselves trailing 64-55 at halftime, with Vucevic leading his team in first-half scoring by notching 11 points. However, an 11-0 third-quarter run shifted the momentum, turning a five-point deficit into a six-point advantage for Chicago. The Bulls dominated the last two quarters, outscoring the Kings by 21 points, largely thanks to White’s impressive 31 points in the second half.
Takeaways:
Bulls: Chicago capitalized on the absence of Sacramento’s center Domantas Sabonis, who missed the game due to a sprained right ankle. Huerter put up an impressive performance, scoring one point shy of his season-high on 10-for-16 shooting, marking his best tally since December 8.
Kings: Following an unexpected victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, the Kings faltered defensively against the Bulls, allowing them to shoot 52.3% from the field.
Key moment: Huerter’s decisive driving layup with 8:15 left in the game put the Bulls ahead for good.
Key stat: The Bulls were efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 42.9% (15 for 35) from the 3-point line.
Next up: The Bulls will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in their upcoming game on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Kings are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night as well.