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Aussies in the NBA
Bucks stop: Bulls bounce back on Giddey's nine dimes
Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey moves the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 24, 2026 (AEDT). Photo: Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images. Copyright 2026 NBAE.
Nine assists from Giddey, then rookie Wilson came up big as Bulls win their first of the season
- Josh Giddey had six points, a game-high nine assists and four rebounds in 25 minutes
- Chicago came from 15 down to win 132-125 in Milwaukee after a 43-point opening loss
- Giddey sat the final 3:56 as Tre Jones closed out a 14-6 finish
Josh Giddey's game-high nine assists helped the Chicago Bulls come from 15 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT), with the rest of the Aussies still to play.
Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls opened the day by answering a 43-point opening-night loss with a road win in Milwaukee, the first of seven games involving an Australian on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT).
Catch up on every Australian in the league at our Aussies in the NBA hub, and on Friday's results, led by Tyrese Proctor, here.
Games played Friday, October 23 US time, Saturday, October 24 AEDT. All times AEDT.
Chicago Bulls 132 Milwaukee Bucks 125 (Final)
Josh Giddey's nine assists set up Bulls' road response at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, 24, had six points, a game-high nine assists and four rebounds in 25 minutes as the Bulls answered a 43-point opening-night loss with a 132-125 win against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT). He shot 3-from-9 (0-from-2 from three), with one turnover, and finished minus-15.
He was listed as probable with a left wrist sprain on the NBA's morning injury report and cleared by the evening update, having told reporters after the opener in Toronto that he hurt the wrist in the pre-season.
His last assist set up Leonard Miller's layup for a 117-111 lead. He checked out for good with 3:56 left and Chicago behind 119-118, and Tre Jones closed in his place as the Bulls finished on a 14-6 run.
Milwaukee led by 15 in the first quarter before a 44-point second quarter cut it to 62-61 at half-time. Norman Powell scored 25 for Chicago, Caleb Wilson 21 and Miller 19 off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 34 for the 0-2 Bucks.
Next: Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, Sunday, October 25, 11:00am AEDT.
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets
PENDING: Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale
Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic
PENDING: Rocco Zikarsky
Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers
PENDING: Kyrie Irving and (INJURED) Johnny Furphy
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz
PENDING: Josh Green
LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers
PENDING: Matisse Thybulle
Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings
INJURED: Ben Simmons
Elsewhere
No Australian on either team. One line each, once final.
- New York Knicks at Boston Celtics, TD Garden, 10:00am AEDT
- Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards, Capital One Arena, 10:00am AEDT
- Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat, Kaseya Center, 11:00am AEDT
- Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs, Moody Center, 12:30pm AEDT
- Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, 1:00pm AEDT
