Sabonis Stars as Kings Beat Bulls 124-119, Extend Win Streak to Seven
Domantas Sabonis Leads the Way
Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists to help the Sacramento Kings defeat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Sunday, extending their season-high win streak to seven games.
De’Aaron Fox Returns to the Court
De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Sacramento after missing three games due to a bruised right glute. Malik Monk contributed 18 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan Returns to Chicago
DeMar DeRozan received a warm reception in his return to Chicago, finishing with 21 points. The six-time All-Star spent three seasons with the Bulls before leaving for Sacramento in a three-team trade in July.
Sabonis Shines Again
Sabonis had another big outing after recording 23 points and a season-high 28 rebounds against Boston on Friday. He helped the Kings improve to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie, who took over when Mike Brown was fired on December 27.
Bulls Struggle to Keep Pace
Zach LaVine led Chicago with 36 points, while making his first start since January 14, 2022. Lonzo Ball set season highs with 15 points and five 3s.
Takeaways
* The Kings made enough plays down the stretch to come away with another win.
* LaVine continues to roll along with six straight 30-point games.
Key Moment
LaVine made two free throws and a turnaround jumper to cut Sacramento’s lead to one with 2:28 remaining. Fox bumped the lead back to three when he made two foul shots with 1:29 left. Vucevic blocked a drive by Monk with 22 seconds remaining, and the Bulls were called for a five-second violation following a timeout. Sabonis hit two free throws to make it 124-119 with 14 seconds left.
Key Stat
Fox went 4 for 8 from long range.
Up Next
Both teams are back in action on Tuesday, with the Kings visiting Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Bulls hosting New Orleans.
Conclusion
The Sacramento Kings’ seven-game win streak is a testament to their resilience and determination. With players like Sabonis, Fox, and Monk leading the way, the Kings are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game?
+ Sacramento Kings 124, Chicago Bulls 119
* Who led the Kings in scoring?
+ Domantas Sabonis (22 points)
* Who led the Bulls in scoring?
+ Zach LaVine (36 points)
