Bulls Beat Kings 128-116 Behind Coby White's Stellar Game

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- In a riveting NBA match on March 20, 2025, the Chicago Bulls emerged victorious against the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 128-116. Coby White was the star of the night, dazzling fans with an impressive 35 points, including a remarkable 31-point second half.

Sacramento Kings' Kevin Huerter also made headlines for his performance, scoring 25 points while grabbing five rebounds, dishing out seven assists, and making four steals. Nikola Vucevic contributed significantly for the Bulls with 24 points, shooting 9 for 14 and hitting four three-pointers from five attempts.

Malik Monk led the way for the Kings with a commendable effort, scoring 34 points and providing five assists. Trey Lyles added 22 points and six rebounds, fulfilling a crucial role for his team. The Kings, however, struggled defensively, allowing the Bulls to shoot 52.3% from the field, a point of concern following their impressive performance against Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland just a day prior.

The game saw the Bulls play catch-up initially, trailing 64-55 at the halftime mark. In the first half, Nikola Vucevic’s 11 points provided a spark, but it was an 11-0 run in the third quarter that changed the momentum dramatically, flipping a five-point deficit into a six-point lead for the Bulls. This powerful offensive surge laid the groundwork for their eventual win.

After securing the lead with Huerter's driving layup at 8:15 left in the game, the Bulls never looked back. What followed was an exceptional performance by White, who racked up 31 points after the break, propelling his team to outscore the Kings by 21 points in the latter two quarters.

In terms of shooting accuracy, the Bulls stood firm, making 42.9% of their three-point attempts, landing 15 out of 35 shots from beyond the arc. The impressive long-range shooting was crucial for the Bulls, considering their need to capitalize on the offensive hole left by the Kings' center Domantas Sabonis, who was sidelined with a sprained right ankle.

The win improved the Bulls' record to 30-40, while the Kings slipped to 35-34. Moreover, DeMar DeRozan reached a milestone in his career, crossing the 25,000-point mark during this contest.

As they look to build on this success, the Bulls are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers next on March 22, while the Kings will host the Milwaukee Bucks on the same date.

This match was a showcase of individual brilliance and strategic play, revealing the depth of talent in both squads. With post-season aspirations still alive, each team's ability to adapt and learn from this game could prove crucial as they continue their campaigns in the NBA.