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Oct
Aussies in the NBA
Giddey leads Bulls past Magic, Furphy sits out
Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls goes up for a shot against Goga Bitadze #35 of the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on October 25, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images.
Highlights
Josh Giddey was the star of the Aussies in the NBA on Sunday, leading the Bulls past the Magic.
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Australian point guard Josh Giddey was the star of the show for the Aussies in the NBA on Sunday as he led Chicago in a 110–98 win at Orlando, finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes.
He shot 7-from-18 from the field, 2-from-5 from three, 5-of-6 at the line and added one steal as the Bulls started their season 2-0.
Box Score: Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
In Atlanta, Dyson Daniels logged 27 minutes in the Hawks’ 117–100 loss to Oklahoma City. He posted 8 points on 2-from-6 shooting, including 1-from-1 from deep and 3-of-4 at the stripe, with four rebounds, one assist, one steal and a block. Daniels, 22, is off to a sluggish start to the season, with the Hawks, who had an injury-riddled pre-season, sit on a record of one win and two losses after three games.
Box Score: Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
Jock Landale started for Memphis in a 128–103 win over Indiana, contributing eight points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes. His line: 3-from-8 from the field, 1-from-2 from three and 1-of-2 at the line, with four offensive boards, one assist, and a +19 plus-minus.
Rising star Johnny Furphy sat out the game with a foot injury, but is expected to play against Minnesota on Monday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
Australian guard Josh Green is injured. He has no timetable for return to the Charlotte Hornets line-up.
