Game 49 Notes: Sacramento Kings Lose Another To The Chicago Bulls

Feb 3, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Marco Belinelli (3) rebounds the basketball against Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) but steps out bounds in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Bulls defeated the Kings 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Marco Belinelli (3) rebounds the basketball against Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) but steps out bounds in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Bulls defeated the Kings 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Sacramento Kings dropped a tough game to the Chicago Bulls last night losing 107-102. The Kings moved to 21-28 on the season and currently sit in the 10th seed in the West. Below are some key statistics and noteworthy takeaways gathered by the Sacramento Kings community:

This was Chicago’s first win in Sacramento since December 29, 2011.

The Kings have currently lost five of their last six games.

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Chicago’s E’Twaun Moore picked up the scoring void created by All-Star Jimmy Butler’s absence, finishing with a career-high 24 points. His previous career high was 19.

The Bulls came into last night’s game averaging seven three’s and shooting 35% per contest. Last night the Bulls collectively finished 11/21 on 52% from deep.  The Kings ability to defend the long ball continues to be a major problem.

Feb 3, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) shoots a lay up against Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (3) in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) shoots a lay up against Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (3) in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

Last night was the fifth straight game in which the Kings have given up 30+ points in the opening quarter.

DeMarcus Cousins finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds in his return to the lineup.

Cousins recorded his 17th 30-point game and his 29th double-double of the season.

With Marco Belinelli inserted into the starting lineup this marked the team’s 18th different starting lineup this season. Belinelli finished the game with 18 points on 7/14 from the field.

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Darren Collision finished with 19 points off the bench.

The Kings begin a four-game road trip on Friday in Brooklyn. The Kings will look to turn it around and get back into the playoff hunt.

Go Kings!