The Sacramento Kings (1-3) visit the undefeated Chicago Bulls (3-0) tonight as Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan return to the United Center to face their former team.

Chicago has started strong, carrying over the momentum from the end of last season — when it went 15–5 over its final 20 games. The Bulls have won their first three matchups against solid competition (Detroit, Orlando, and Atlanta) and rank among the NBA’s elite defensively, boasting the league’s second-best defensive rating.

Despite the loss of last year’s leading scorer, Coby White, the Bulls have shown impressive balance and chemistry. Six players are averaging double figures, led by Nikola Vucevic (20.0 PPG) and Josh Giddey (19.3 PPG).

Chicago’s unselfish play is reflected in its team metrics — ranking second in assist percentage (69.8%) and tied for third in assist ratio (19.7%) — signaling crisp ball movement and a cohesive offensive approach.

Sacramento, meanwhile, has dropped two straight after an opening-night win over the Utah Jazz. Both losses — to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers — came by single-digit margins, but the Kings’ offense has struggled to find rhythm, averaging just 110.5 points per game. While their defense remains solid, their offensive efficiency has taken a hit, especially against elite defenses like OKC’s.

LaVine has been red-hot to start the season, averaging 31.0 points per game, with DeRozan adding 19.0 and Malik Monk 18.0. The Kings will need more from Domantas Sabonis, who’s averaging just 11.0 points so far, to complement their backcourt scoring.

Sacramento actually led OKC late in the fourth quarter before the Thunder closed on a 17–4 run — a familiar fate for teams facing the defending champions — but finding a second scorer beside LaVine will be key to turning narrow losses into wins.

Predictions

Chicago’s depth and defensive pressure give them the edge over a Kings team still searching for offensive consistency.

Prediction: Bulls 119, Kings 109

Injury Report

Sacramento Kings

Keegan Murray — Out (left thumb UCL)

Nique Clifford — Out (right hamstring)

Keon Ellis — Questionable (left shoulder soreness)

Chicago Bulls

Coby White — Out (right calf strain)

Zach Collins — Out (left wrist fracture)

How to Watch Kings vs. Bulls

Tip-off for tonight’s Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls game is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central at the United Center in Chicago.

The game airs live on Chicago Sports Network and NBC Sports California.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.

Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.

Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central

Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

TV: Chicago Sports Network, NBC Sports California

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)