Kings vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Sacramento Kings (22-38) play against the Chicago Bulls (21-21) at United Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 16, 2022

Sacramento Kings 118, Chicago Bulls 125 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan made NBA history Wednesday night.
“As a fan of the history of the game, being in the league as long I’ve been in the league, things like that continue to make me even more humble.”
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:46 PM Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
DeMar DeRozan against any pick-and-roll scheme this season. pic.twitter.com/3DgWfQTX4n – 11:43 PM Josh Martin @LonzoWire
DeMar DeRozan just passed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 11:32 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby made some history too 🔥 pic.twitter.com/syRONPhwYF – 11:20 PM StatMuse @statmuse
DeMar DeRozan this season:
— 28/5/5 on 52% shooting
— 2nd in clutch points
— Shooting 54/67/90% in clutch
— 7 straight 35 PTS, 50 FG% games
— Did something Wilt never did
— First seed in the East
— Rest of starters missed 97 games combined
MVP? pic.twitter.com/duS2dsvDRH – 11:18 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls win fifth straight, DeMar erases Wilt from the record books, Zach is back, and Tristan Thompson is a Bull … all in one click … say it ain’t so, Joe.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/2/1… – 11:18 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
10 observations: DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history in win over Kings
Quite an end to the Bulls’ pre-All-Star weekend slate
nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:14 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan last 7 games:
38.6 ppg
60.7% FG
86.2% FT (9.2 attempts)
5.7 rebounds
5.6 assists
Insane. – 11:12 PM Josh Martin @LonzoWire
It looks like the Bulls and LaVine dodged a bullet. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/02/16/bil… – 11:08 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Headed to the break with a win! pic.twitter.com/51gl3qMELW – 11:05 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan on Tristan Thompson: “Known Tristan for years. Great dude. Championship experience. Good friend of mine. Got the utmost respect for him off the court. Obviously, we all know what he brings on the court. Think it will be great addition for us. Veteran leadership.” – 10:58 PM Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The Bulls may be looking to add a veteran big man on the buyout market. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/02/16/rep… – 10:58 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine just interrupted DeMar DeRozan’s postgame press conference to say See you in Cleveland, MVP.
They’re on same flight to All-Star weekend. – 10:54 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan on becoming the first player in NBA history with seven straight games of at least 35 points while shooting at least 50 percent from the field. pic.twitter.com/pJlu67G9LC – 10:51 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“The good thing is I have a little bit in experience in being traded, & how this goes down, but at the same time, give myself a lot of grace and allow myself to just go out there and play hard. Shots are going to fall when they fall.”
-Justin Holiday on getting traded mid season – 10:50 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan after his record-breaking 38-point performance: “I felt like I had a bad shooting night, that’s the crazy thing.” – 10:48 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
My full exchange with Rick Carlisle in which he shared that Tristan Thompson would be waived by the Pacers and join the Bulls: pic.twitter.com/vXESRiuCk9 – 10:47 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LIVE: DeMar DeRozan media availability after tonight’s win against the Kings twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:46 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls coach Billy Donovan did not comment on the potential of the Bulls signing Tristian Thompson, says he hadn’t heard anything along the lines of that happening or Rick Carlisle’s comments
He joked he didn’t have any Pacers news to break either – 10:45 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I know that stigma or whatever is out there, but being here with this team, that’s not what this organization is about. They want to win and that’s what we’re trying to do – turn this thing around and do something special.” – Justin Holiday on the “losing culture” in Sacramento – 10:45 PM Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
NBA buyout signings are underway, with Tristan Thompson reportedly signing with the Chicago Bulls and DeAndre Bembry joining the Milwaukee Bucks.
Here are 8 other veterans who may hit the free-agent market soon: basketballnews.com/stories/here-a… – 10:44 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan said he couldn’t confirm Rick Carlisle’s statement about Tristan Thompson signing with the Bulls — and also jokingly declined to break any Indiana Pacers signings. – 10:44 PM Kevin Pelton @kpelton
With their loss and the Blazers’ win, the Kings are now closer to 14th in the West (3 up on Oklahoma City) than 10th (3.5 back of Portland). – 10:41 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alvin Gentry said that he’s talked to Richaun Holmes and will continue to talk to him. Gentry said that it’s an adjustment for everyone. Homes has started 132 games for the Kings over the last 2+ seasons. Playing limited minutes off the bench is tough. – 10:40 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, the Kings can’t hold a practice, per league rules, until Tuesday and Wednesday coming out of the break. They could really use that time to work through some issues with all of the roster changes. – 10:38 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
31 points for the birthday boy Coby White!
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/I9TtsSF98L – 10:37 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls win Time to celebrate! pic.twitter.com/v6fEDWhhxZ – 10:37 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standings watch:
1. CHI – 4.5 GB
2. MIA – 4.0 GB
3. MIL – 2.5 GB
4. CLE – 2.0 GB
5. PHI – 1.5 GB
6. BOS
7. TOR – 0.5 UP
8. BKN – 2.0 UP
9. CHA – 4.5 UP
10. ATL – 5.0 UP – 10:37 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LIVE: Billy Donovan media availability after tonight’s win against the Kings twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:34 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
The Bulls won five in a row entering the All-Star break.
They will head into the break, at least, tied with the Heat for first place in the Eastern Conference – 10:31 PM Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
For those #Cavs fans that were thinking about the possibility of Tristan Thompson getting a buyout and coming back to Cleveland, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said tonight that Thompson is being waived tomorrow to join the Chicago Bulls. – 10:29 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: The Kings fall to the Bulls, 125-118.  
 
👑 @De’Aaron Fox: 33 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST 
👑 @Domantas Sabonis: 22 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST  
👑 @Justin Holiday: 18 PTS, 2 REB pic.twitter.com/03YczmtBw7 – 10:29 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The one player that has the best chance of stopping DeRozan’s streak? LaVine. DeRozan got it with LaVine either sidelined or dealing with the bum knee. – 10:28 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeMar DeRozan sets an NBA record–the first player in the 75 year history of the Association to record seven straight games of 35 or more points-shooting 50% in each game…WOW. Congratulations ! Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win 5 straight -sole posession of first. 125 -Sac 118 – 10:27 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118. DeMar DeRozan posted his eighth consecutive 30-point game, finishing with 38 to outduel De’Aaron Fox, who scored 33. Domantas Sabonis had 22-12-8. Twenty-two games remaining after the All-Star break. – 10:27 PM Trey Kerby @treykerby
38 for DeRozan, 38 Bulls Ws 👀🔴 pic.twitter.com/bIsuDyEYb3 – 10:27 PM Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Bulls 125, Kings 118. pic.twitter.com/4mdYXLZ4R5 – 10:26 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35 points and 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
He beats a record from Wilt Chamberlain record in 1963 – 10:26 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
FIVE WINS IN A ROW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/LemFRbgOcc – 10:26 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tristan Thompson leads #Pacers to victory then waived so he can join Bulls indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 10:26 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings unable to make many stops, keep pace with the Bulls, but fall 125-118 as DeMar DeRozan drops 38. Kings enter the All-Star break at 22-38. – 10:25 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls enter the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan punctuates it by making it a little history. And the team is reportedly set to add some much-needed size. Busy night in Chicago. – 10:25 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Battle with the Bulls. The Kings ended their pre-All-Star break schedule with a matchup in Chicago. It was a solid effort for Sacramento, but the outcome was a second straight loss. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 125-118 loss. – 10:25 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I had a great time watching that game. I also have been a not-so-secret Bulls fan this season. – 10:24 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
HISTORY.
DeMar DeRozan becomes the first player in NBA history with seven straight games of 35+ points and 50% or better shooting. pic.twitter.com/5Brb0ENCEv – 10:24 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118
DeMar DeRozan (38 pts, 16-27 FG) sets NBA record with 7th straight game of 35+ points on 50%+ shooting
Coby White scores season-high 31 points, hits six 3s
Bulls are 38-21, and will have at least a share of 1st in the East, entering All-Star break – 10:24 PM StatMuse @statmuse
It happened. DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history with 35+ points on 50% shooting in 7 straight games.
38 PTS | 59 FG%
40 PTS | 67 FG%
38 PTS | 50 FG%
35 PTS | 64 FG%
36 PTS | 68 FG%
38 PTS | 59 FG%
45 PTS | 60 FG% pic.twitter.com/LjNqZAxnpB – 10:24 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan tonight:
38 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
16-27 FG
DeRozan has scored at least 35 points while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last seven games, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/QKUarWgSLw – 10:24 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 125, Kings 118
DeRozan 38 pts, 6 assists
White 31 pts, 6 assists – 10:24 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118.
DeMar DeRozan: 38/6/6
Coby White: 31/5/6
Nikola Vučević: 21/10/3
Javonte Green: 15/6/1(blk)
Ayo Dosunmu: 12/6/6
The Bulls go into the All-Star break 38-21. – 10:23 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. – 10:23 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in NBA history to post seven straight 35-point games on 50% or better shooting – 10:23 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls are going to win their 5th straight and enter the All-Star break guaranteed to either be atop the East alone or tied with the Heat, depending on Miami’s outcome tomorrow. – 10:21 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Matt Thomas in a few hours??? pic.twitter.com/8dw0GSCMyb – 10:18 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls go in to the break with at least a tie of 1st place…they now lead the idle Heat by 1/2 game..Miami plays at Charlotte tomorrow. This ballgame is 58 sec. away from the Bulls 38th win. – 10:17 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Chicago just slammed the door shut. Fun game.
One day the Kings will win these hard-fought battles. – 10:17 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls about to go to 7-5 without LaVine. However, only one of those wins came against a team .500 or better. – 10:16 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
dunkin’ domas 🍩 pic.twitter.com/klI9wityqK – 10:14 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls in on signing Tristan Thompson … that was quick … investigation??? – 10:14 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Pacers are waiving Tristan Thompson.
Once Thompson clears waivers he will sign with the Bulls, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/WLT3jpfg1d – 10:14 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls up 10 – 10:12 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Some bad turnovers down the stretch will be the undoing of the Kings tonight. – 10:11 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Curious to see who the Bulls waive to bring in Tristan Thompson. – 10:11 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
DeMar DeRozan’s streak of 7 straight games with 35 points and 50% shooting will be the longest in NBA history, breaking a tie with Wilt.
Longest streaks by notable perimeter players:
LeBron – 5
Dame – 5
Jordan – 4
Kobe – 4
Wade – 4
West – 4
Curry – 3
Harden – 3 – 10:11 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Indiana Pacers will waive center Tristan Thompson, coach Rick Carlisle says. Thompson will sign a new deal with the Chicago Bulls after he clears waivers. – 10:10 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
DeRozan update:
38 pts, 6 asts, 5 rebs, 16-27 FG, 5-5 FT.
#Bulls lead Kings 115-109 with 3:49 left. – 10:09 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tristan Thompson’s final game with the Pacers was his best of the season.
He will be bought out and joining the Chicago Bulls, Rick Carlisle says. – 10:08 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
7th straight game of 35+ points for DeMar.
MVP behavior. pic.twitter.com/nsmzjVIEJM – 10:07 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Yikes. Domantas Sabonis with the steal-n-slam. Impressive. 20 points, 10 boards, 8 assists and his 2nd steal – 10:07 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DEMAR FROM DISTANCE.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan pic.twitter.com/NkmbJlrMrD – 10:07 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeRozan with 38 ( 16-27fgs) Bulls up 6 – 10:07 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
DeMar DeRozan has scored 35 points for the 7th straight game – 10:06 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Double-double for Sabonis. 2 assists away from triple-double. – 10:05 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
That’s seven straight 35-point games for DeMar DeRozan… and there’s 4:35 left in this one.
I think ‘herculean’ is the best word I’ve landed on to sum up his effort to lead the Bulls amid injuries. – 10:05 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
DeMar DeRozan has his 35 point night – 10:05 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox jumper. 109-107 Bulls. – 10:04 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings scored 100+ points! Power up at your local Power Market to receive this special offer!
@MYPMSTORE | https://t.co/1KsgtjHiWK pic.twitter.com/SV6qhrNGwZ – 10:03 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
With 6:01 left to play in Chicago, the Bulls lead the Kings 109-105. #LeaguePassAlert – 10:01 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox in the paint tonight has been impressive – 10:01 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox with the finish in transitions. 109-105 Bulls with 6:01 remaining. – 10:01 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I like Justin Holiday a lot. – 10:00 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The path to DeMar DeRozan actually winning the MVP is not that outrageous.
– Bulls can get the 1 seed
– CP and Book will split votes
– Durant is hurt
– LeBron’s team stinks
– Jokic’s team is middling
– Giannis’s team is coasting
– Embiid’s 76ers could finish 5th
– Curry’s slump – 9:59 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeMar DeRozan…( 14-24-58%)-30pts)–on the verge of making NBA history if the shooting percentage holds. He’s 5pts away..surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 60 year old record. – 9:59 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The predicted bum run is almost over, as the Kings are in full Kings-mode right now. – 9:58 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Both the Kings and Bulls have been able to get whatever they want in the paint. It’s a 55-44 Bulls advantage for points in the paint. Chicago leads 107-98 with 6:56 to go. – 9:57 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
There’s eight-straight 30-point games by DeRozan, plenty of time to reach 35. #Bulls lead Kings 107-98 with 6:56 left, big night for Coby White, 27 pts, 6-10 3s – 9:57 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
It’s just so much more difficult for the Kings to score than it is for the Bulls. And this has been a solid offensive night for Sacramento – 9:56 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This is DeMar DeRozan’s 8th straight 30-point game and 21st overall. – 9:55 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Another 30 points for DeMar DeRozan. – 9:55 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Coby White with such a dogged confidence from 3-point range lately. Had a bad (tipped?) airball a few plays ago, then turned around and absolutely scorched his next shot without hesitation. He’s 6-for-10 from behind the arc tonight. – 9:55 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Coby with six threes tonight vs. the Kings! pic.twitter.com/Tbn9TRgqN9 – 9:55 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White has a season-high 27 points – 9:54 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Coby White has made six 3-pointers in a game for the third time this season and for the second time in four games. – 9:54 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LET ME STEPBACK AND KISS MYSELF.
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/m3MZDb2xX5 – 9:53 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Heading to the 4th.
DeMar DeRozan: 26 pts, 4 reb
Coby White: 18 pts, 6 ast pic.twitter.com/qCoLodH4dW – 9:48 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 90-88 after 3. Kings just hanging around. DeRozan: (12-20fgs-26pts) – 9:48 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail 90-88 heading to the fourth. 25 for Fox. 17 for Barnes. DiVincenzo making an impact. – 9:47 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
I go through underground garages, it’s a presidential suite
@Donte DiVincenzo 🤝 @Chimezie Metu pic.twitter.com/4aae9F1sNu – 9:47 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
ERASED BY AYO.
@NBCSChicago | @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/Ll0jgjBECd – 9:45 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
There were a couple points where this 3rd quarter could’ve gotten out of hand but the Kings weathered the storm.
Game tied at 88 – 9:45 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
What a freaking block this was by Ayo Dosunmu pic.twitter.com/ytXB71aBpA – 9:43 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Big ovation for Sky GM/Head Coach James Wade, who’s sitting courtside tonight for Bulls-Kings
Blared ‘We Are The Champions’ through the speakers as he was introduced – 9:43 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Chicago Sky coach James Wade get a nice big cheer from the crowd as he’s introduced to ‘We Are The Champions’ at the United Center – 9:43 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Ayo Dosunmu’s chase-down block on Donte DiVincenzo’s fast break layup ignites the United Center crowd. Great hustle play by Dosunmu. – 9:42 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Ayo Dosunmu just chased Donte DiVincenzo full-speed down the court to swat away what should have been an easy layup in transition. The crowd at the UC having a blast with that one. – 9:42 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Meet Chicago, #0! – 9:42 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
DiVincenzo 3. Kings staying close. Need more of these triples. – 9:40 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings look aggressive but borderline out of control attacking the basket on offense. – 9:39 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls on a 9-0 run up 86-77. 3:49 left 3rd – 9:36 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Touch down, gotta see what’s up 🦅
@Harrison Barnes slamming it down in the 312 pic.twitter.com/toOOaRrwqy – 9:34 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby cleaning up!
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/aHG0BgAHuS – 9:31 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls Nation is alive and well. Where are you listening—we aim to please..fun, knowledge, entertainment. @Chicago Bulls radio @670TheScore @Audacy 76-70 Bulls 7:01 left 3rd – 9:30 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Coby hustling as the trailer..scores…Bulls up 76-70- 7:01 left 3rd.. DeRozan with 18pts ( 9-14fgs). – 9:29 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes hammer off the Sabonis dime. – 9:28 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Justin Holiday 3-pointer in transition. – 9:27 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Elevator up to the room 📶  
  
@De’Aaron Fox took off 😳 pic.twitter.com/t92lrPN7Da – 9:26 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Switching hands mid-air 👀 pic.twitter.com/SqVjsV9yT2 – 9:26 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls are shooting 53.6%.
They have shot 50% or better an NBA-best 22 times.
They’re 20-2 in those games. – 9:25 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Zach LaVine in street clothes on the bench! – 9:25 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
We’ve played 25 minutes and DeRozan has yet to attempt a free throws. Don’t think that’s happened many times this season. He has 18 pts, #Bulls lead Kings 74-65 early 3rdQ – 9:25 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeRozan with 18-2-3- (9-14fgs) Bulls 74-65 . 8:49 left 3rd – 9:24 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards when the Kings gave up Tyrese Haliburton for Domas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/njQgVUkB6e – 9:23 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Bulls answer with a 9-0 run. – 9:23 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Javonte Green is 3-for-3 from 3-pt range, 6-for-6 overall for 15 pts tonight. #Bulls – 9:22 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine is on the Bulls bench now — in street clothes, but present in Chicago after having fluid drained from his left knee and an injection to ease soreness and swelling. – 9:21 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Javonte Green is 6-6 with 3 3s. – 9:21 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
6-0 run from Kings to open the third. – 9:20 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Harrison Barnes is frustrating DeMar DeRozan. – 9:20 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls have two TOs in first 90 seconds after committing just three all 1st half. – 9:20 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes has 15 points on 4 shots. – 9:20 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine just joined the Bulls’ bench.
In street clothes. – 9:19 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine is sitting on the Bulls’ bench in street clothes. – 9:19 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis bucket to open the third. 65-61 Bulls. – 9:18 PM Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks win 130-109 over the Magic. Hawks head into the All-Star break 28-30, 10th in the East and 5.5 games back out of the sixth spot.
First five games after the All-Star break:
@ CHI
vs. TOR
@ BOS
vs. CHI
@ WAS – 9:13 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Bulls lead the Kings 65-59 at halftime. After his 17 points in the opening quarter, De’Aaron Fox sits with 19, Domantas Sabonis with 10pts, 5 rebs & 5 ast for Sac. Coby White and DeMar DeRozan with 14 points each for Chicago. – 9:09 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings trail the Bulls, 65-59.    
   
👑 @De’Aaron Fox: 19 PTS, 5 AST, 4 REB  
👑 @Harrison Barnes: 13 PTS, 2 REB   
👑 @Domantas Sabonis: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/J6AjgGmiNG – 9:05 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox has 19 points, Harrison Barnes has 13 and Domantas Sabonis has 10-5-5, but the Kings trail the Bulls 65-59 at the half. – 9:05 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DeMar & Coby each have 14 pts at halftime. pic.twitter.com/qY5TgdmGGf – 9:05 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DeMar & Ayo are clickin.
@NBCSChicago |#BullsNation pic.twitter.com/gbDzg8bpii – 9:04 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Back to the high-scoring games, #Bulls lead Kings 65-59 at half. DeRozan & White have 14 each, Vuc 13, Green 12; Fox leads Sac with 19 – 9:03 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail the Bulls 65-59 heading to the half. Fox leads with 19 points, 5 assists. Sabonis has 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. Barnes with 13 points on 4 shots. – 9:03 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Halftime: Bulls 65, Kings 59
Hope you had the over – 9:03 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 65, Kings 59 at half
White 14 pts, 5 assists
DeRozan 14 pts (7-12 FGs)
Vucevic 13 pts
Bulls 16 assists, 3 TOs
Fox 19 pts, 5 assists – 9:02 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Common foul on Sabonis. – 9:01 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Great example of Sabonis’ presence there. Patient in the pain with multiple post moves draws three defenders. Quickly finds the open Barnes for a three. Simple & effective. – 9:00 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Coby White in a nice rhythm tonight. A team-leading 14 points while shooting 5-for-10 from the field, 3-for-6 from 3-point range plus five assists. – 8:59 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
An eventful first quarter for @De’Aaron Fox 🔥  
He finishes the first 12 minutes with 14 PTS, 3 REB, & 2 AST. pic.twitter.com/u8dJ8us3LE – 8:59 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Great feedback from Bulls Nation..where are YOU listening? @Chicago Bulls radio @670TheScore @Audacy – 8:56 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White is having a fantastic first half mixing up shooting 3s and attacking for finishes/kickouts to shooters. Has really grown in that department. – 8:54 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The Nikola Vucevic and Domantas Sabonis battle is a fun one. – 8:54 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Trey Lyles sighting. – 8:48 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls Nation..I love ya…where are you listening…inquiring minds want to know ! @Chicago Bulls radio @Audacy @670TheScore – 8:44 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
WOO TOMAHAWK JAM.
@NBCSChicago | @Javonte Green pic.twitter.com/oL1BiaLq1R – 8:43 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fourth and fifth options have to find a way to hit their open 3-pointers for the Kings. Metu finally gets one to fall, but no dice for Harkless, DiVincenzo and Holiday. – 8:40 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox banked in a 3 at the buzzer, but it didn’t count after review. Kings trail the Bulls 33-30. Fox has 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. – 8:37 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo with 10 pts in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/e0oRwTdSCd – 8:36 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
High-energy opening quarter between the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls, who lead 33-30.
De’Aaron Fox hit a would-be tying 3-pointer at the buzzer, but referees waved it off after review. – 8:36 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Looks like officials waved off that De’Aaron Fox 3 at the buzzer
Bulls lead 33-30 after one – 8:35 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
– Bulls 33-30 DeRozan with 6-2-2- in 9 min. Green with 10…no hoop for Fox to end the quarter. Fox with 14 – 8:35 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
The Monster of the Midrange.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan pic.twitter.com/jqQzXlN5q8 – 8:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
No basket. Fox’s shot waived off on review. 33-30 Bulls after 1Q. 14 points for Fox. – 8:35 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
That Fox 3-pointer was waved off by replay. #Bulls lead 33-30 after one. – 8:35 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox off to a great start in Chicago, beats the end of quarter buzzer, scores 17 points in the first period. Kings and the Bulls tied 33-33 – 8:35 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Official ruling on De’Aaron Fox’s last-second 3-pointer: no basket. – 8:35 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
What a first quarter for De’Aaron Fox! 17 points! – 8:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox bangs a 3 at the buzzer. 33-33 headed to the second quarter. Fox leads with 17 points. 8 points for Harrison Barnes. – 8:34 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
De’Aaron Fox is giving Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu all he can handle in this first quarter. Fox has 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting. Not all of it has come against Dosunmu. But plenty has.
Remember, this is Dosunmu’s first crack at Fox. I’m curious to see how he adapts. – 8:27 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo is 2-2 from downtown to start 🔥
@NBCSChicago | @Javonte Green pic.twitter.com/4VEQzeNETZ – 8:27 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Best uniforms in the league? 👀 pic.twitter.com/gmHKDYqw8W – 8:26 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Loving this start from the Kings. Focused. Aggressive. Main guys setting the tone. – 8:25 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Javonte Green into double figures already – 8:24 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
That my dawg and he know what I like
@Domantas Sabonis and @De’Aaron Fox -man game 💪 pic.twitter.com/epBLpSvBrM – 8:24 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Congratulations to the extraordinary @Chicago Bulls PA announcer @timjsinclair headed to the All Star Game in Cleveland. – 8:22 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Ayo float game 💯
@NBCSChicago | @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/XppAmylnHn – 8:22 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox returns the favor. Sets up Sabonis for the big jam. – 8:21 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Incredible pass from Sabonis to a cutting Fox. Goaltending called. – 8:21 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Hit another one, it goes green   
  
@De’Aaron Fox is perfect from the field in the first 3 minutes. pic.twitter.com/H2R9uKBhDx – 8:20 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Kings are 2-1 with Sabonis in the lineup, had a dud against Brooklyn on Monday. Wins were against Min & Was. So far it looks like they’re tuned in for a bounce-back performance, have scored on first 5 possessions. #Bulls – 8:16 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Good news on the Alex Caruso (wrist surgery) front, as the defensive specialist could start dribbling and shooting in a week to 10 days. You hear that, Grayson Allen?
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/2/1… – 8:16 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
7-0 run to open the game for Sacramento. – 8:14 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox drills a 3-ball to open the scoring. 3-0 Kings. – 8:13 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👀🔴 – 8:00 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls guard Alex Caruso could resume training in 7 to 10 days; suffered wrist fracture Jan. 21
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/bulls-gua… – 7:53 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Coby White celebrates his 22nd birthday as does our Bulls Media Relations Executive Beth Esler. @Chicago Bulls – 7:53 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo wearing the “Superhero” Kobe System Elite 8s.
@Javonte Green | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/k03KRyYTGY – 7:50 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Alvin Gentry, Head Coach of the Kings raved about Lonzo Ball whom he coached with the Pelicans. Gentry loved coaching Lonzo-called him a great teammate. Can’t wait to see him back on the floor. – 7:49 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Today’s Starting Lineup Powered by @Verizon
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Justin Holiday
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Moe Harkless
👑 @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/5FgW94nDLo – 7:39 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Maurice Harkless
C – Domantas Sabonis – 7:35 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Bulls:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Maurice Harkless
C – Domantas Sabonis – 7:35 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jeremy Lamb will not play tonight in Chicago with the ankle injury, heads into the All-Star break with a focus on remaining games – 7:33 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
Jeremy Lamb (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Davion Mitchell (right hand soreness) – OUT – 7:33 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Updated Injury Report at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
Jeremy Lamb (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Davion Mitchell (right hand soreness) – OUT – 7:32 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Tonight’s starters vs. Sacramento.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/Ffe7bFqfsZ – 7:30 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
windy city drip 🏙 pic.twitter.com/qSgFMC2E6h – 7:19 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Marko is in the building
@zennioptical | @msimonovic99 pic.twitter.com/xtOGHjPpiI – 7:17 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan one on one tonight on BUlls Radio @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. The latest on @Zach LaVine 6:45 pre. Fired up! – 7:08 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Some injury relief for the Chicago Bulls — Zach LaVine will be cleared following the All-Star break and could suit up for the All-Star Game this Sunday.
More on LaVine’s visit to a specialist for his left knee: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 7:06 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sabonis edition #WallpaperWednesday 📲
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Billy Donovan gave an update on Zach LaVine’s visit with a knee specialist: “It went very well.” pic.twitter.com/mrTrsMxXTp – 6:57 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Alvin Gentry says Davion Mitchell has a minor hand contusion. Gentry didn’t know whether or not it would impact Mitchell’s availability for Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend, but he didn’t sound too concerned. – 6:57 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It doesn’t surprise me at all … high-level, visionary type thinker, long-term planner” — Raptors Nick Nurse on report by @FriedgeHNIC that Theresa Resch, Raptors VP of bball ops, was being considered by NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for GM role
sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl… – 6:56 PM Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Chicago Blackhawks have interest in interviewing Raptors VP of Basketball Ops Teresa Resch for their GM opening, reports @FriedgeHNIC. That’s a cool cross-sport thing. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl… – 6:49 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Night Chat returns TONIGHT following Kings and Bulls.
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https://t.co/mLQzGwXwN6 pic.twitter.com/S0wjbn6CZb – 6:49 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby White has made 18 threes during our current four-game winning streak 🥳 pic.twitter.com/D1DTLJxy2p – 6:45 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Failed to mention earlier, but Sacramento Kings rookie guard Davion Mitchell’s All-Star weekend just got a little busier, as he will replace Indiana’s Chris Duarte in the Clorox Clutch Challenge shooting competition. – 6:39 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Davion Mitchell (hand) is a scratch from tonight’s game in Chicago. – 6:37 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell is out tonight. – 6:36 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Davion Mitchell won’t play tonight and Jeremy Lamb is a game-time decision. – 6:35 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell (hand) is out for tonight’s game against the Bulls. – 6:35 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Alex Caruso could be cleared to resume shooting and dribbling in the next 7-10 days, per Billy Donovan – 6:31 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Per Billy Donovan, Alex Caruso is expected to be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting in week to 10 days. – 6:30 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Donovan says likely a week or 10 days Alex Caruso should be able to start shooting and dribbling with the broken wrist. #Bulls – 6:29 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso is expected to be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting in 7-to-10 days. – 6:29 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan on LaVine: “The doctors feel totally fine about him resuming playing.” – 6:23 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine had fluid removed from the knee, put a lubricant in to help manage swelling. LaVine will be back playing for the Bulls after the Break. – 6:22 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Billy Donovan says Zach LaVine’s visit with a specialist in LA went “very well.”
He says the Bulls expect to have him back after the All-Star break: “The doctors don’t feel like he’s in any harms way of continuing to play” – 6:21 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine will resume playing. 48 hours until activity. All-Star weekend is a go. Will watch minutes. – 6:20 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Per Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine’s visit went “very well” and some “swelling was taken out of his knee.” He was given a lubricant and he’s cleared for activity within 48 hours. LaVine is eligible physically to attend All-Star. There will be meeting with Bulls doctors about minutes – 6:20 PM Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Billy Donovan on Zach LaVine: “The doctors feel totally fine about him resuming playing.” – 6:19 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine’s visit to the specialist in Los Angeles found nothing of major concern in the left knee. – 6:19 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Wes Unseld Jr. said he was “shocked” by the Tyrese Haliburton trade.
“I just think he’s such a talented young player. I’m not going to get into why (the Kings) did it. I’m sure they have their reasons, but a good player like that I think is someone I would like to keep.” #Pacers – 6:13 PM Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld Jr said he was shocked that the Kings traded Tyrese Haliburton to the #Pacers
#SacramentoProud – 6:10 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Interesting item from @FriedgeHNIC on the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks considering Raptors VP of Basketball operations Theresa Reach for GM role: sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl… – 6:05 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
It’s Bulls vs. Kings at home tonight, and we’re giving away another @goaawol shirt.
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt! pic.twitter.com/I1Epb6G26m – 6:00 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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Only expectation I have from the Kings tonight is to not play like it’s a getaway game & they are ready for All-Star break.
Need to see a solid effort & better offense overall after that Nets loss. – 3:57 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Putting on the pinstripes tonight.
📺: @NBCSChicago
📻: @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/wQ2zTWnPoe – 3:40 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sit down with @Matt Barnes, @ricohinesbball, and @Kyle Draper as they discuss life after basketball in the premiere episode of Beyond The Paint.   #BlackHistoryMonth #HearOurStories
Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Yh74LUPyvX pic.twitter.com/eZOPFOH8po – 3:00 PM