Overview
- Chicago moved to 4-0 with a 126-113 win over the Kings, marking its best opening since 2011.
- Josh Giddey has assumed primary playmaking duties, logging 20 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds against Sacramento and averaging 19.5, 8.5 and 7.8 on 43% from three.
- Donovan credits a collective approach and improved player movement for stabilizing the offense and keeping contributions spread across the roster.
- Through four games the Bulls rank third in defensive rating, with Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones setting the perimeter tone and Nikola Vučević anchoring inside.
- Donovan flags limited rim protection as a lingering concern, and Coby White remains sidelined with a calf strain but is running and shooting pain-free.