It has been a disastrous 2017-18 NBA season for the Sacramento Kings, to say the least. Their performance thus far had been epitomized by a nightmare start to their showdown with the equivocally-bad Chicago Bulls.

However, the Kings never packed it in and managed to chip into their deficit little by little throughout the game. They eventually found themselves within striking distance before ultimately putting the nail in the coffin of a 21-point comeback with this dunk by center Willie Cauley-Stein, per Kings' official Twitter.

https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/960744859081490433

Needless to say, Sacramento managed to come a long way from their embarrassing first quarter in which they were outscored 28-9. The Kings could not hit water out of a boat while the Bulls were seemingly clicking on all cylinders. However, a lackluster to start the game was just what they needed to wake themselves up.

Article Continues Below
More NBA News
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan talks to guard Coby White (0) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Bulls, Billy Donovan working on contract extensionJedd Pagaduan ·
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) reacts during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.
Magic share immediate Desmond Bane decision after tradeRichard Pereira ·
Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault in the background
How Thunder’s Jalen Williams ‘declared himself’ as a future star during rookie seasonJosue Pavon ·
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s ‘great’ silver lining after Game 4 collapse vs. ThunderJaren Kawada ·
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half at Kia Center.
Desmond Bane’s two-emoji reaction to shocking Magic tradeJackson Stone ·
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault speaks to the media after the Thunder lose to the Indiana Pacers during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center
Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is treating Game 4 ‘like a loss’ ahead of Game 5Josue Pavon ·

Contrary to most nights, the Kings were able to rely on an extremely versatile offensive attack to help lead the resurgence. The highest scorer on the team was Bogdan Bogdanovic with a mere 15 points. Fortunately, the Kings had five other players reach double figures to spur the comeback.

It has been a frustrating season for veterans and young players alike. Many that joined felt that the Kings would be in some type of contention for a potential playoff berth. However, with the trade deadline quickly approaching, Sacramento's roster is now playing for a certain degree of respect.

Comebacks like these show that head coach Dave Joerger has not lost the locker room despite sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.