White powers Bulls to comeback win over Kings

Coby White showcased a career-best scoring performance, sealing the Chicago Bulls’ impressive comeback with clutch baskets in the final 1:32 on Monday night, securing a 113-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on their home turf.

Despite surrendering an early 14-point lead, the Kings surged ahead with a 33-point burst in an eight-minute stretch during the third quarter, establishing a commanding 91-70 advantage. Domantas Sabonis played a pivotal role, recording four dunks, three of which were assisted by De’Aaron Fox, in a rapid three-minute spree at the heart of the Kings’ uprising.

In pursuit of a win at the outset of a four-game Western swing, the Bulls steadily chipped away at the deficit over the next 13 minutes. They ultimately drew even at 109-all with a layup from Coby White with 1:32 remaining. Following a Kings turnover, White, despite missing a 3-point attempt, saw Nikola Vucevic grab the offensive rebound and then found White for a crucial short jumper, giving the Bulls a lead they would not relinquish with 47.6 seconds left.

Despite a chance for the Kings to regain the lead, De’Aaron Fox’s missed 3-point attempt with 38 seconds remaining proved costly. After Sacramento retained possession following a rebound going out of bounds, Fox’s subsequent turnover through a bad pass set up two clinching free throws from DeMar DeRozan with 3.5 seconds on the clock.

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Coby White concluded the game with an impressive 37 points, surpassing his previous career-high set in January 2021 during a visit to Sacramento. He shot 14-for-19 overall and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc. DeMar DeRozan contributed 33 points, Ayo Dosunmu added 20 points, and Nikola Vucevic contributed 10 points along with a team-high 13 rebounds. Alex Caruso matched White with seven assists and added four steals.

For the Kings, Domantas Sabonis notched a game-high 21 rebounds along with 18 points, securing a double-double. De’Aaron Fox, returning from a two-game absence due to knee soreness, led Sacramento with 20 points and a game-high 10 assists. Kevin Huerter added 12 points, while Keegan Murray and Malik Monk each scored 11, and Harrison Barnes contributed 10. The loss marked the Kings’ third defeat in their last four games.