Game Summary:

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat with a final score of 105–85. Chicago controlled the game from the start, starting off with 33 first-quarter points and never allowing them to take the lead again. Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 27 points, while Bill Wennington added 14 points starting for the first time in his career as a Bull to provide a scoring boost. Dennis Rodman anchored the interior with 21 rebounds, helping Chicago dominate the glass. Despite Mitch Richmond's 30 points and 4 assists, the Kings struggled mightily, shooting just 42.3% from the field in the loss.

📊 Box Score Highlights:

Chicago Bulls (105 points):

Field Goals: 37-73 (50.7%)
3-Pointers: 7-13 (53.8%)
Free Throws: 24-28 (85.7%)
Rebounds: 40 (13 offensive, 27 defensive)
Assists: 23
Steals: 12
Blocks: 4
Turnovers: 18

Top Performers:

Points: Michael Jordan (27)
Rebounds: Dennis Rodman (21)
Assists: Toni Kukoč (5)
Steals: Steve Kerr (6)
Blocks: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoč, and Jason Caffey (1)

Sacramento Kings (85 points):

Field Goals: 33-78 (42.3%)
3-Pointers: 8-17 (47.1%)
Free Throws: 11-14 (78.6%)
Rebounds: 37 (18 offensive, 19 defensive)
Assists: 14
Steals: 7
Blocks: 6
Turnovers: 23

Top Performers:

Points: Mitch Richmond (30)
Rebounds: Olden Polynice (13)
Assists: Mitch Richmond (4)
Steals: Olden Polynice (2)
Blocks: Olden Polynice and Duane Causwell (2)

🔢 Scoring by Quarter

Team  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4   Total
CHI     33 19  28  25    102
SAC    25 19  25   16     80