Kings vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Sacramento Kings (22-37) play against the Chicago Bulls (21-21) at United Center Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 16, 2022 Sacramento Kings 9, Chicago Bulls 4 (Q1 09:19) What’s the buzz on Twitter? James Ham @ James_HamNBA 7-0 run to …

The Sacramento Kings (22-37) play against the Chicago Bulls (21-21) at United Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 16, 2022

Sacramento Kings 9, Chicago Bulls 4 (Q1 09:19)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Ham @James_HamNBA
7-0 run to open the game for Sacramento. – 8:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox drills a 3-ball to open the scoring. 3-0 Kings. – 8:13 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls guard Alex Caruso could resume training in 7 to 10 days; suffered wrist fracture Jan. 21
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/bulls-gua…7:53 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Coby White celebrates his 22nd birthday as does our Bulls Media Relations Executive Beth Esler. @Chicago Bulls7:53 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo wearing the “Superhero” Kobe System Elite 8s.
@Javonte Green | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/k03KRyYTGY7:50 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Alvin Gentry, Head Coach of the Kings raved about Lonzo Ball whom he coached with the Pelicans. Gentry loved coaching Lonzo-called him a great teammate. Can’t wait to see him back on the floor. – 7:49 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Maurice Harkless
C – Domantas Sabonis – 7:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Bulls:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Maurice Harkless
C – Domantas Sabonis – 7:35 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jeremy Lamb will not play tonight in Chicago with the ankle injury, heads into the All-Star break with a focus on remaining games – 7:33 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
Jeremy Lamb (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Davion Mitchell (right hand soreness) – OUT – 7:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Updated Injury Report at Chicago Bulls – 2/16:
Jeremy Lamb (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Davion Mitchell (right hand soreness) – OUT – 7:32 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Tonight’s starters vs. Sacramento.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/Ffe7bFqfsZ7:30 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Marko is in the building ⏰
@zennioptical | @msimonovic99 pic.twitter.com/xtOGHjPpiI7:17 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan one on one tonight on BUlls Radio @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. The latest on @Zach LaVine 6:45 pre. Fired up! – 7:08 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Some injury relief for the Chicago Bulls — Zach LaVine will be cleared following the All-Star break and could suit up for the All-Star Game this Sunday.
More on LaVine’s visit to a specialist for his left knee: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c…7:06 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sabonis edition #WallpaperWednesday 📲
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Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Billy Donovan gave an update on Zach LaVine’s visit with a knee specialist: “It went very well.” pic.twitter.com/mrTrsMxXTp6:57 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Alvin Gentry says Davion Mitchell has a minor hand contusion. Gentry didn’t know whether or not it would impact Mitchell’s availability for Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend, but he didn’t sound too concerned. – 6:57 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It doesn’t surprise me at all … high-level, visionary type thinker, long-term planner” — Raptors Nick Nurse on report by @FriedgeHNIC that Theresa Resch, Raptors VP of bball ops, was being considered by NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for GM role
sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl…6:56 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Chicago Blackhawks have interest in interviewing Raptors VP of Basketball Ops Teresa Resch for their GM opening, reports @FriedgeHNIC. That’s a cool cross-sport thing. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl…6:49 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Night Chat returns TONIGHT following Kings and Bulls.
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https://t.co/mLQzGwXwN6 pic.twitter.com/S0wjbn6CZb6:49 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby White has made 18 threes during our current four-game winning streak 🥳 pic.twitter.com/D1DTLJxy2p6:45 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Failed to mention earlier, but Sacramento Kings rookie guard Davion Mitchell’s All-Star weekend just got a little busier, as he will replace Indiana’s Chris Duarte in the Clorox Clutch Challenge shooting competition. – 6:39 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Davion Mitchell (hand) is a scratch from tonight’s game in Chicago. – 6:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell is out tonight. – 6:36 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Davion Mitchell won’t play tonight and Jeremy Lamb is a game-time decision. – 6:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell (hand) is out for tonight’s game against the Bulls. – 6:35 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Alex Caruso could be cleared to resume shooting and dribbling in the next 7-10 days, per Billy Donovan – 6:31 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Per Billy Donovan, Alex Caruso is expected to be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting in week to 10 days. – 6:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Donovan says likely a week or 10 days Alex Caruso should be able to start shooting and dribbling with the broken wrist. #Bulls6:29 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso is expected to be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting in 7-to-10 days. – 6:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan on LaVine: “The doctors feel totally fine about him resuming playing.” – 6:23 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine had fluid removed from the knee, put a lubricant in to help manage swelling. LaVine will be back playing for the Bulls after the Break. – 6:22 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Billy Donovan says Zach LaVine’s visit with a specialist in LA went “very well.”
He says the Bulls expect to have him back after the All-Star break: “The doctors don’t feel like he’s in any harms way of continuing to play” – 6:21 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
LaVine will resume playing. 48 hours until activity. All-Star weekend is a go. Will watch minutes. – 6:20 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Per Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine’s visit went “very well” and some “swelling was taken out of his knee.” He was given a lubricant and he’s cleared for activity within 48 hours. LaVine is eligible physically to attend All-Star. There will be meeting with Bulls doctors about minutes – 6:20 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Billy Donovan on Zach LaVine: “The doctors feel totally fine about him resuming playing.” – 6:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine’s visit to the specialist in Los Angeles found nothing of major concern in the left knee. – 6:19 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Wes Unseld Jr. said he was “shocked” by the Tyrese Haliburton trade.
“I just think he’s such a talented young player. I’m not going to get into why (the Kings) did it. I’m sure they have their reasons, but a good player like that I think is someone I would like to keep.” #Pacers6:13 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld Jr said he was shocked that the Kings traded Tyrese Haliburton to the #Pacers
#SacramentoProud6:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Interesting item from @FriedgeHNIC on the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks considering Raptors VP of Basketball operations Theresa Reach for GM role: sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bl…6:05 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
It’s Bulls vs. Kings at home tonight, and we’re giving away another @goaawol shirt.
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt! pic.twitter.com/I1Epb6G26m6:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Only expectation I have from the Kings tonight is to not play like it’s a getaway game & they are ready for All-Star break.
Need to see a solid effort & better offense overall after that Nets loss. – 3:57 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Putting on the pinstripes tonight.
📺: @NBCSChicago
📻: @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/wQ2zTWnPoe3:40 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sit down with @Matt Barnes, @ricohinesbball, and @Kyle Draper as they discuss life after basketball in the premiere episode of Beyond The Paint.   #BlackHistoryMonth #HearOurStories
Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Yh74LUPyvX pic.twitter.com/eZOPFOH8po3:00 PM