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Aussies in the NBA
Dyson Daniels has SEVEN steals in 23 minutes
Atlanta Hawks’ Dyson Daniels looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 24, 2026 (AEDT). Photo: Kent Smith/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
Dyson Daniels had seven steals – in just 23 minutes – for the third time in his NBA career as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-81.
Daniels, whose career high is eight, and the Atlanta Hawks took the ball off Charlotte 25 times in a 47-point win, and Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls answered a 43-point opening-night loss with a road win in Milwaukee, on a day of seven games involving an Australian on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT).
Games played Friday, October 23 US time, Saturday, October 24 AEDT. All times 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.
Giddey and the Chicago Bulls opened the day by answering a 43-point opening-night loss with the road win.
Next: Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, Sunday, October 25, 11:00am AEDT.
Atlanta Hawks 128 Charlotte Hornets 81 (Final)
Dyson Daniels' seven steals spark Hawks' rout at Spectrum Center on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT)
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels had seven steals, 11 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes as the Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 at Spectrum Center on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT). He shot 5-from-10 (0-from-1 from three), added a block, committed no turnovers and finished plus-32.
Naz Reid gave up four of the seven. Late in the second quarter Daniels picked him off twice in 24 seconds and fed Jalen Johnson for a dunk each time, taking Atlanta from 62-43 to 66-43 and forcing a Charlotte timeout. With the Hawks 68-43 up at half-time, he then had four steals in the first 3:15 of the third quarter.
Jock Landale, listed as available with a nasal fracture on the NBA injury report, had eight points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in 18 minutes off the bench. He shot 3-from-8 (1-from-4 from three), finished plus-12 and opened the fourth-quarter scoring with a 22-foot three.
Atlanta led by as many as 49 and forced 25 turnovers as Charlotte shot 11-from-51 from three. Jalen Johnson had 19 points and eight assists, and Aaron Wiggins scored 19 off the bench for the 2-0 Hawks. Reid led the 1-1 Hornets with 17 points.
Next: Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, October 25, 11:30am AEDT.
Minnesota Timberwolves 115 Orlando Magic 93 (Final)
Rocco Zikarsky does not appear as Timberwolves stay unbeaten at Kia Center on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT)
Minnesota Timberwolves two-way centre Rocco Zikarsky did not appear as the Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 115-93 at Kia Center on Saturday, October 24 (AEDT). He is not in the box score and was not listed on the NBA injury report.
Orlando never led. Minnesota won each of the first three quarters, was 57-45 up at half-time and led by as many as 26. Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards scored 15 each, Edwards on 5-from-23 shooting, Rudy Gobert had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and nine assists off the bench for the 2-0 Timberwolves. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 20 on 8-from-9 shooting for the 0-2 Magic.
Next: Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, October 26, 10:00am AEDT.
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
