On Sunday night, the Chicago Bulls will be in California to play the Sacramento Kings.
They are coming off a 105-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns (in Arizona).
Collin Sexton led the way with 30 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 11/19 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
Chicago Bulls Announce Josh Giddey Update
Josh Giddey did not play in their victory over the Suns.
For Sunday’s game, the Bulls have announced an update the star guard.
K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network wrote: “Bulls upgrade Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith to questionable vs. Kings. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey also listed as questionable.”
Giddey is in the middle of another strong season with averages of 17.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range in 41 games.
NBA Australia wrote (on March 1): “Josh Giddey and the Bulls have returned to form in emphatic fashion with a 120 – 97 win over the Bucks, including a franchise record 27-0 run in the second half. Giddey posted a career best 8th triple-double of the season, and in doing so ties Scottie Pippen for the 2nd most triple-doubles in Bulls history with 15.”
Chicago Bulls Today
The Bulls come into play as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-37 record in 63 games.
They have won two out of their last ten games (and are 10-19 on the road).
Following the Kings, the Bulls will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center.
Last season, they missed the NBA playoffs for the third straight season.
Sacramento Kings
Lucky for the Bulls, the Kings are the worst team in the NBA with a 14-50 record in 64 games, which has them as the 15th seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 9-22 at home).
Following the Bulls, the Kings will play their next game on Tuesday night when they remain in Sacramento to host the Indiana Pacers.