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Bulls don’t quit, but Kings still win, 117-114

Charles Rex Arbogast, AP Photos

Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Patrick Williams (44) defending against Sacramento Kings’ guard Malik Monk (0) on a first-half drive Wednesday night at the United Center.

With the Bulls struggling for a play-in playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with 15 games to go, the Sacramento Kings were a painful sight for Bulls fans.

The Kings under first-year coach Mike Brown have taken the next step the Bulls were looking for this season — actually a giant leap. The Kings, who were 30-52 last season, entered Wednesday night’s game against the Bulls at 40-27 — leading the Pacific Division and third in the Western Conference.