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Chicago Bulls trade third-quarter haymakers with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The Chicago Bulls moved to 26-38 after a 126-110 result against the the Sacramento Kings, who went to 15-50, at 9:00 PM EDT.


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First quarter


The Chicago Bulls opened with 25 points in the first quarter while the the Sacramento Kings put up 30 points.


The Bulls hit 17 three-pointers on 45 attempts for 38 percent in Chicago Bulls post-match stats.


The Kings established their interior touch with 68 points in the paint on the night.


Second quarter


The Chicago Bulls scored 26 points in the second quarter as the the Sacramento Kings added 35 points.


The Bulls collected 57 total rebounds and 50 bench points to keep the game within reach.


The Kings handed out 33 assists and committed 4 total turnovers for a 11.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.


Third quarter


The Chicago Bulls produced their best quarter with 38 points in the third while the the Sacramento Kings countered with 39 points.


Josh Giddey posted 15 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds in the post-game report Chicago Bulls.


Matas Buzelis delivered 20 points with 8 rebounds and 3 blocks as Chi tried to match Sactown’s pace.


The Bulls finished with 27 assists but were held to 4 points off turnovers as Sacramento turned Chicago’s 14 turnovers into 13 points.


This Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings tactical recap also showed Chicago getting 34 free throw attempts but converting 68 percent.


Fourth quarter


The Chicago Bulls closed with 21 points in the fourth quarter while the the Sacramento Kings finished with 22 points to secure the 126-110 final.


The Bulls registered 6 blocks and 2 steals, while the Kings totaled 6 blocks and 5 steals in the post game analysis.


Sacramento won the rebounding battle 63-57 and added 19 second-chance points on 13 offensive rebounds.


The Chicago Bulls next game will be broadcast at 10:00 PM EDT on 3/10/2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, USA, with CHSN and NBCS-BA carrying the telecast.


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