Giddey makes RIDICULOUS shot again against Lakers

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Australian Josh Giddey has done it again — unfortunately for the Chicago Bulls star it didn't count this time or win the game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Giddey, 23, has made a ridiculous three-quarter court shot against Luka Dončić's Lakers in Los Angeles' return to Chicago for the first time since Giddey hit the game-winner from half-way in March last season.

Giddey is still coming off the bench under minutes restrictions after returning from a hamstring strain he suffered on December 30, 2025 against Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers outgunned the Chicago Bulls 129–118 in Chicago, riding elite shot-making and star power to a road win that stalled the Bulls’ momentum. Chicago fell to 23–22 overall (15–9 home) after struggling to contain the Lakers’ perimeter firepower across all four quarters.

Los Angeles set the tone offensively from the outset, scoring 35 points in both the first and third quarters and shooting a blistering 56 percent from the field and 48 percent from three. Luka Dončić was the difference, torching Chicago for 46 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds, repeatedly punishing switches and late help. LeBron James added 24 points, while the Lakers’ bench delivered decisive production to keep the Bulls at arm’s length whenever the starters rested.

For Chicago, Australian guard Josh Giddey was a clear bright spot off the bench, finishing with 19 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in 28 minutes. Giddey provided playmaking, size and composure in secondary actions, consistently generating good looks for teammates and attacking mismatches when the Bulls needed offence. His ability to organise the floor helped Chicago stay competitive through the middle stages despite the Lakers’ scoring bursts.

Coby White led the Bulls’ starters with 23 points, while Nikola Vučević posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, but defensive breakdowns and an inability to slow Dončić proved costly. Chicago shot a solid 52 percent overall, yet conceding 129 points underscored the challenge of matching the Lakers’ offensive ceiling on the night, even with strong contributions from Giddey and the second unit.