Kings Take Down Bulls for Rare Win Led by Westbrook

Malik Monk and Maxime Raynaud combine for 56 points in Sacramento's victory.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Sacramento Kings won for just the third time in their last 23 games, defeating the visiting Chicago Bulls 126-110 on Sunday night. Malik Monk led the Kings with 30 points off the bench, while Maxime Raynaud added 26 points and 11 rebounds. Russell Westbrook recorded his fifth triple-double of the season and the 208th of his career with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Why it matters

The Kings have struggled mightily this season, going through a 16-game losing streak, so this rare victory over a playoff contender like the Bulls could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the team and its fans.

The details

The Kings used a 12-2 run at the end of the first quarter to erase a five-point deficit and take the lead for good. Monk had two dunks and a 3-pointer in the spurt. Sacramento extended its lead to as many as 15 points in the second period and coasted to the win, never allowing the Bulls to get closer than nine points in the second half.

  • The Kings won for just the third time in their last 23 games.
  • The Bulls had opened a five-game Western swing with a win at Phoenix on Thursday night.

The players

Russell Westbrook

The all-time leader in triple-doubles, Westbrook recorded his fifth triple-double of the season and the 208th of his career with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Malik Monk

Monk led the Kings off the bench with 30 points, including two dunks and a 3-pointer during a key 12-2 run in the first quarter.

Maxime Raynaud

Raynaud added 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings, completing a double-double.

Collin Sexton

Sexton came off the bench to pour in 28 points for the Bulls.

Josh Giddey

Giddey recorded a triple-double of his own for the Bulls with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights the Kings' struggles this season, as they have only won 3 of their last 23 games. However, this rare victory over a playoff contender like the Bulls could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the team and its fans as they look to turn their season around.