Bulls Shoot 56%, Trample Kings 109-88

Posted by Stephen Rhodes under NBA Game Recap

Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon

No matter what NBA team you are, chances are that if you commit over 20 turnovers and shoot nearly 37% from the floor, the likelihood of your team losing is very high. That’s exactly what the Sacramento Kings did in their game against the Chicago Bulls. Of course, it didn’t help the Kings that the Bulls shot nearly 57% from the floor, either. Long story short, Chicago easily disposed of Sacramento 109-88 Friday night at Arco Arena.

Luol Deng would score 12 first-half points for the Bulls, who went ahead 45-24 on an Aaron Gray dunk five minutes into the second quarter; however, Sacramento’s Kevin Martin helped the Kings keep close as they were behind by only 11 at 54-43 at halftime. Chicago would pour it on in the third quarter as they outscored Sacramento 29-20 and would keep their lead in double-digits the rest of the way.

Chicago was led by Ben Gordon and Deng with 20 points each – with Gordon grabbing a rebound along with 2 steals and a blocked shot while Deng grabbed 7 boards along with 2 steals; Joakim Noah added 17 with 6 rebounds, an assist and 3 blocked shots while Tyrus Thomas notched a double-double, scoring 14 with 10 rebounds.

Sacramento’s high scorer was Martin with 27 points (including 3 three-pointers) with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a blocked shot while John Salmons added 16 with 6 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and a blocked shot; Jason Thompson chipped in 15 with 12 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot. Chicago (20-27) plays again on Saturday when they fly to Phoenix to take on the Suns while Sacramento (10-38) hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon.

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