The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 113-106, at Golden 1 Center on Monday.

While Sacramento led for the entirety of the first quarter, that was the only lead they had. In fact, Chicago rode a 33-21 second quarter to a big lead and never surrendered it in the second half. The only major difference in the stat sheet was the shooting, with Chicago hitting 43 percent from three-point range while going 25-of-29 from the free-throw line and Chicago connecting on 27 percent from long range and 17-of-20 from the charity stripe.

The Bulls (7-14) were led by Zach LaVine, as he tallied 28 points, one rebound and three assists. Lauri Markkanen amassed 20 points and seven boards while Wendell Carter totaled 10 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Tomas Satoransky accrued 14 points, two rebounds and five assists while Coby White led the bench with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists.

The Kings (8-11) were led by Buddy Hield, who generated 26 points, five rebounds and four assists. Richaun Holmes finished with 20 points and nine boards. Nemanja Bjelica accumulated 18 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks while Bogdan Bogdanovic led the bench with 11 points, two rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Sacramento traveling to face the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago returning home to face the Memphis Grizzlies.