'Brick Giddey': Josh goes 1-for-11 as Thunder claps Bulls

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Australian Josh Giddey finished with 11 assists in Chicago’s loss to Oklahoma City, Dyson Daniels again impacted both ends for Atlanta, and Tyrese Proctor scored six points in six minutes for Cleveland.

NBA Scores: Oklahoma City Thunder 131 def. Chicago Bulls 113 (Final)‍

Oklahoma City, OK
Records: Thunder 58–16 (30–7 home), Bulls 29-44, (11-24 Away)

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: 32–29, 35–33, 21–33, 25–36
Largest Lead: OKC +20
Game Flow: Chicago controlled the first half (+5 at halftime), but Oklahoma City flipped the game with a 33–21 third quarter and closed with a dominant 36–25 fourth.

Game Recap

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led a balanced Oklahoma City attack with 25 points as the Thunder overwhelmed Chicago after halftime, turning a five-point deficit into an 18-point win at home.

The Thunder’s depth and efficiency defined the turnaround. Cason Wallace added 21 points on 8-from-11 shooting, while Jalen Williams contributed 18 points and eight assists. Oklahoma City outscored Chicago 69–46 in the second half and finished with 58 rebounds and 29 assists.

Chicago had control early behind Tre Jones, who posted 21 points and nine assists, and Isaac Okoro, who added 20 points on efficient shooting. But the Bulls’ offence stalled late, shooting 42% from the field and committing 12 turnovers.

🇦🇺 Josh Giddey — Box Score Impact

Josh Giddey logged 33 minutes in a high-usage role but struggled to convert offensively in the loss.

Giddey (CHI): 5 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 turnovers │ 1-from-11 FG │ 0-from-8 3PT │ 3-of-4 FT │ -20

He continued to facilitate at a high level with 11 assists and seven defensive rebounds, but Oklahoma City sagged off his perimeter shooting and disrupted his scoring rhythm. The five turnovers and -20 plus/minus reflected the pressure applied by OKC’s defence across the second half.

By the Numbers

Thunder: 47% FG │ 31% 3PT │ 74% FT │ 58 REB │ 29 AST
Bulls: 42% FG │ 32% 3PT │ 76% FT │ 47 REB │ 25 AST

Oklahoma City’s second-half surge highlighted their identity – depth, ball movement, and defensive pressure translating into transition scoring. Chicago generated quality looks early but couldn’t sustain efficiency once the Thunder tightened coverage and controlled the glass.

For Giddey, the playmaking remained strong, but the shooting variance continues to shape how defences guard him late in games

NBA Scores: Boston Celtics 109 def. Atlanta Hawks 102 (Final)‍

Boston, MA
Records: Celtics 49–24 (26–11 home), Hawks 41–33 (20–17 away)

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: 29–26, 31–29, 22–32, 20–22
Largest Lead: BOS +11
Game Flow: Atlanta led by five at halftime, but Boston flipped control with a 32–22 third quarter and held the margin through the fourth.

Game Recap

Payton Pritchard erupted for 36 points off the bench to power Boston past Atlanta, with the Celtics turning the game in the third quarter and maintaining control late.

Jayson Tatum added 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Boston’s second unit provided the separation. The Celtics shot 47% from the field and +17 on the glass (52–35), creating extra possessions across the second half.

Atlanta generated early offence through Jalen Johnson (29 points, six assists) and CJ McCollum (21 points), but the Hawks were outscored 54–42 after halftime and couldn’t match Boston’s bench production.

🇦🇺 Dyson Daniels — Box Score Impact

Dyson Daniels played 32 minutes in a starting role, contributing across multiple areas in a controlled, low-usage offensive night.

Daniels (ATL): 6 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block │ 3-from-8 FG │ 0-from-1 3PT │ 0-0 FT │ +11

Daniels impacted defensively with two steals and a block while facilitating secondary playmaking (five assists). His +11 plus/minus was the highest among Atlanta starters, reflecting his two-way activity despite limited scoring volume.

🇦🇺 Jock Landale — Status

Jock Landale did not suit up for the Hawks.

By the Numbers

Celtics: 47% FG │ 40% 3PT │ 83% FT │ 52 REB │ 26 AST
Hawks: 39% FG │ 36% 3PT │ 79% FT │ 35 REB │ 23 AST

Context & Takeaway

Boston’s third-quarter shift – driven by bench scoring and rebounding control – decided the game. Atlanta’s starters produced, but the lack of second-unit scoring (18 bench points outside spot minutes) and the rebounding gap proved decisive.

For Daniels, the performance aligned with role execution – defensive disruption, ball movement, and connective play – even as the offensive volume remained secondary.

NBA Scores: Cleveland Cavaliers 149 def. Miami Heat 128 (Final)‍

Cleveland, OH
Records: Cavaliers 46–28 (24–14 home), Heat 39–35 (16–21 away)

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: 27–40, 19–41, 41–28, 41–40
Largest Lead: CLE +35
Game Flow: Cleveland blew the game open early with a 40–27 first quarter and 41–19 second, building a 35-point halftime margin before trading baskets late.

Game Recap

James Harden orchestrated Cleveland’s offence with 17 points and 14 assists as the Cavaliers overwhelmed Miami early, putting the game out of reach by halftime.

Inside presence anchored the win, with Jarrett Allen (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (23 points, 10 rebounds) controlling the paint. Cleveland shot 54% from the field and assisted on 38 baskets, consistently generating high-quality looks.

The second unit added separation, highlighted by Max Strus, who exploded for 29 points on 8-from-11 from three-point range.

Miami responded after halftime behind Jaime Jaquez Jr. (20 points) and Kel'el Ware (14 points, eight rebounds), but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

🇦🇺 Tyrese Proctor — Box Score Impact

Tyrese Proctor saw limited minutes off the bench in Cleveland’s deep rotation, contributing efficiently in a short stint.

Proctor (CLE): 6 points, 1 rebound │ 1-from-2 FG │ 0-from-1 3PT │ 4-of-4 FT │ 6 minutes │ -3

Proctor attacked gaps and got to the free-throw line, converting all four attempts. His minutes came in second-half rotation phases with the game largely decided.

By the Numbers

Cavaliers: 54% FG │ 46% 3PT │ 84% FT │ 46 REB │ 38 AST
Heat: 44% FG │ 33% 3PT │ 87% FT │ 45 REB │ 25 AST

Cleveland’s first-half execution defined the outcome – ball movement (38 assists), paint control, and perimeter efficiency created a decisive gap before halftime.

For Proctor, the role remains situational within a deep guard rotation, but his ability to generate free throws and convert efficiently in short minutes remains a clear pathway to extended opportunity.