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Aussie Digest
Giddey's double-double run continues for Bulls
Josh Giddey dominated for the Bulls against the 76ers. Photo: Harry How/Getty Images
How Australians performed in the NBA on February 25, 2025
- Dyson Daniels has SEVEN steals against the Miami Heat
- Ben Simmons was a DNP with left knee issues
- Josh Green had a tough day at the office in Sacramento
Australian guard Josh Giddey's double-double — 25 points, 16 rebounds — to go along with six assists powered the Chicago Bulls to a dominant 32-point against the Philadelphia 76ers 142-110 at Wells Fargo Center on February 24, 2025.
- Josh Giddey (Bulls) starred with 25 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal in 31 minutes.
- Paul George (76ers) scored 19 points, and had 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in 30 minutes.
Giddey was +28 in 31 minutes.
The Bulls' offensive efficiency was outstanding. They shot an impressive 50.6% from the field (45-from-89) and 45% from beyond the arc (18-from-40). In contrast, the 76ers struggled mightily, connecting on just 38.9% of their field goal attempts (37-from-95) and a rough 25% from three-point range (10-from-40). Chicago's superior ball movement was evident in their 32 assists compared to Philadelphia's 19.
Los Angeles Clippers @ Detroit Pistons
Australian point guard Patty Mills played 10 minutes off the bench in the Clippers 106-97 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Clippers and Australian teammate Ben Simmons was a DNP-left knee. Mills went 2-from-4 from three for six points.
Denver Nuggets @ Indiana Pacers
Australian forward Johnny Furphy was a DNP coach's decision in the Indiana Pacers 125-116 home loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks
Dyson Daniels odds of winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award are heating up. The NBA steals leader pilfered another seven in the Hawks 98-86 win against the Miami Heat.
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Australian forward Joe Ingles played five minutes in the Timberwolves come-from-behind 131-128 win against the Western Conference powerhouse OKC Thunder. Ingles missed his only three-point attempt but did have two assists. OKC rookie Alex Ducas was a DNP coach's decision.
Charlotte Hornets @ Sacramento Kings
Australian guard Josh Green played 25 minutes in the Hornets crushing 130-88 loss to the Sacramento Kings. It was a tough day at the office for the Boomers star, he went 1-from-5 from the field, including 0-from-3 from three. He had an assist and two steals.
