In a thrilling 121-120 victory for the Chicago Bulls over the Washington Wizards, Josh Giddey recorded his 22nd career triple-double, marking yet another milestone in his rapidly developing NBA career.
Giddey surpassed renowned players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time triple-double record with his outstanding effort, which included 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Exciting Comeback Triumph
The Wizards had a difficult 13-game losing skid going into the game on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT). They put the Bulls in danger when they first shot up to a 16-point advantage in the second quarter. But with three minutes left, Chicago came back to grab a five-point lead. The Bulls reclaimed the lead in the last minute despite a late scare that put them behind by one.
In a dramatic finish, with just 6.1 seconds left and Chicago leading by a point, the Wizards attempted a game-winning shot. Giddey and teammate Tre Jones applied intense defensive pressure on Kyshawn George, forcing a critical turnover that sealed the victory for the Bulls.
Team Contributions
Chicago improved to a 9-7 record thanks in large part to Giddey’s triple-double performance. Nikola Vucevic, a centre who scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, provided him with a lot of help. Matas Buzelis contributed 13 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, while Coby White scored 20 points and dished out six assists.
The Bulls’ victory demonstrated the team’s tenacity and Giddey’s crucial part in their comeback following a humiliating 143-107 loss to the Miami Heat.
In related news, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 thanks to an outstanding performance by Australian Dyson Daniels, who scored 14 points, pulled down eight rebounds, and dished out four assists. Jock Landale, meanwhile, scored seven points in five minutes as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 102-96.
As Giddey continues to shine in the NBA, he aims to surpass Michael Jordan’s record of 30 triple-doubles this season, though the record held by Russell Westbrook remains a distant target.