Bulls reserve guard Ayo Dosunmu, who has earned closing minutes over Giddey, will miss at least 10 days with a right calf strain he sustained in the previous matchup against Milwaukee on Dec. 23. In his absence, the Bulls turned to Giddey’s length.
Josh Giddey is tired of being the target on defense. In four NBA seasons, it has been the hallmark of his career. Not the no-look passes. Not the full-court heaves. Regardless of his skill and impact on offense,
Coby White and Zach LaVine finished the night with 33 points each, while Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey added double-doubles as well. While a big win for Chicago, that wasn't the only highlight of the night for the Bulls.
Chicago was led by 22-year-old guard Josh Giddey, putting up 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. This was Giddey's second triple-double of the season and 13th of his career, but his 23 points was a surprising season high.
Zach LaVine scored 33 points, extending his streak of 30-point games to a career-high five, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 138-105 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
The Chicago Bulls were able to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-111, and they were led by the strong play of Josh Giddey.
Giddey won't make anyone forget former Bulls guard Alex Caruso, but he has had an awakening. He showed progress in the Bulls' victory Saturday against the Bucks.
Since returning from an ankle sprain, Josh Giddey is beginning to show signs on the defensive end of what he hopes will be a transformative trend in the new year.
Zach LaVine goes off again
Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 13 rebounds. Coby White, who scored 22, nailed a tiebreaking jumper with 32 seconds remaining.
Chicago have romped to a 138-105 win over Washington with Australian star Josh Giddey putting in another solid performance and Zach LaVine starring.
Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 138-105 on Friday night. Nikola Vučević had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for the Bulls.