Key Takeaways:
- Matas Buzelis led the Chicago Bulls with 27 points in a 126-113 triumph over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night
- Chicago advanced to 4-0, marking their strongest season opening since the 2021-22 campaign
- Former Bulls Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan combined for 49 points for Sacramento in their return to Chicago
Match Analysis
The Chicago Bulls maintained their unbeaten streak, securing a 126-113 home victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday evening. Propelled by Matas Buzelis’ 27-point display, Chicago registered their fourth consecutive win, establishing their best season start since 2021-22.
Josh Giddey contributed significantly for the hosts, tallying 20 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic supplemented the effort with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. Kevin Huerter also made an impact, scoring 18 points as Chicago executed a clinical 53.8% shooting performance from the field.
Our first 4-0 start since 2021-22 🔥 pic.twitter.com/w9peebBkws
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 30, 2025
Sacramento’s Standouts
Sacramento saw Zach LaVine return to Chicago and post a team-high 30 points following his transfer from the Bulls to the Kings prior to last season’s All-Star break. The United Center acknowledged his contributions with a video tribute in the first quarter. Fellow former Bull DeMar DeRozan added 19 points for the Kings, while Domantas Sabonis recorded 18 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. However, despite shooting 53.1% overall, Sacramento could only convert 7 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc.
Game Flow and Key Statistics
On the back of a hard-fought 107-101 loss at defending champion Oklahoma City a night earlier, the Kings showed resilience to lead 64-62 at halftime in Chicago. However, the Bulls turned the tide in the second half, outscoring Sacramento 64-49. The pivotal third quarter saw Chicago outpace the visitors 39-27, shooting an impressive 65.4% with 14 assists in the period, including five from Giddey.
Chicago continued to assert their dominance in the fourth, eventually stretching their advantage to 17 points as they closed out the contest.
| Team | Key Performers | Rebounds | Assists | Field Goal % | 3-Point FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | Matas Buzelis (27), Josh Giddey (20), Kevin Huerter (18), Nikola Vucevic (13) | Vucevic (14), Giddey (8) | Giddey (12), Vucevic (7) | 53.8% | 14-32 |
| Sacramento Kings | Zach LaVine (30), DeMar DeRozan (19), Domantas Sabonis (18) | Sabonis (11) | Sabonis (6) | 53.1% | 7-28 |
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Kings are set to visit Milwaukee on Saturday
- The Bulls will host New York on Friday
