FEBRUARY 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
JOSH GIDDEY
14.1 PPG •
7.7 RPG •
6.9 APG
14.1 PPG
7.7 RPG
6.9 APG
Chicago Bulls: NBA Fans React to Josh Giddey's Epic Performance vs Phoenix Suns The Chicago Bulls suffered another narrow loss, this time against the Phoenix Suns, and Josh Giddey was fantastic once again.
Near triple-double Saturday Giddey notched 24 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Suns.
Impact Giddey registered a double-double for a second straight game and for the 17th time this season, and he was two rebounds shy from logging his third triple-double. He continues to power the Bulls' offense following the trade of Zach LaVine to the Kings. Giddey has averaged 19.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting (including 48.8 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G), 7.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks over 31.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Booker, Durant and Beal help the Suns beat the Bulls to snap a 4-game losing streak
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Good to go Saturday Giddey (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Impact Giddey was listed on the injury report due to a sprained right writs, but the injury isn't severe enough to be held out of Saturday's contest. He's averaged 18.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over 31.0 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play against Phoenix Giddey is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Suns due to a sprained right wrist.
Impact Giddey is expected to suit up Saturday despite dealing with a wrist injury. Giddey has been scorching the nets from behind the arc as of late, converting 44.0 percent of his 5.0 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Best performance this season Giddey accumulated 27 points (11-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Knicks.
Impact Giddey posted season-high marks in points and rebounds this season, and he finished quite close to establishing career-best numbers in both categories. Giddey has embraced a bigger role on offense following the departure of Zach LaVine, who was traded to the Kings before the deadline, and he's scored at least 17 points in five of his seven outings this month. He's averaging 18.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game in seven February contests.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix faces Chicago on 5-game road slide
Phoenix will try to break its five-game road losing streak when the Suns face ChicagoFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Towns and Brunson help Knicks edge Bulls 113-111 in overtime
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtimeFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Towns leads New York against Chicago after 44-point performance
New York hosts the Chicago Bulls after Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the New York Knicks' 149-148 overtime win against the Atlanta HawksFEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops for 17 points in loss Giddey racked up 17 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Pistons.
Impact Giddey scored double-digits for the 12th straight game, continuing one of the better offensive stretches of his career. He also recorded at least one steal for the eighth time in the past nine games, an element of his game that appears to have improved this season. Through 51 games, the young Aussie is averaging 12.1 points and 7.1 rebounds to go with 6.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.3 three-pointers, all of which are career-high numbers.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Bulls 'own it' after getting embarrassed by Pistons in 132-92 blowout
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Pistons set franchise record with 42-point halftime lead in 132-92 romp over Bulls
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Detroit plays Chicago on 3-game road skid
Detroit will aim to break its three-game road skid when the Pistons take on ChicagoFEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vucevic and the Bulls take on Curry and the Warriors
The Chicago Bulls host the Golden State Warriors in out-of-conference playFEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bulls exec Karnisovas says playoff push would be worth lower pick if young players lead the way
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Pops for 24 in Tuesday's win Giddey provided 24 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 133-124 victory over the Heat.
Impact The fourth-year guard continues to roll, tying Matas Buzelis for the team scoring lead on the night. Giddey has scored in double digits in eight straight games, his longest such streak since the first eight games of the season, and over that latest stretch he's averaging 15.6 points, 7.8 boards, 6.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor. With Zach LaVine now in Sacramento and Nikola Vucevic potentially the next veteran to head out the door, Giddey's usage and shot volume seem set to keep rising.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota and Chicago meet for non-conference showdown
Minnesota hosts Chicago in out-of-conference playFEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis score 24 to lead the Bulls over the Heat 133-124
Rookie Matas Buzelis scored a career-best 24 points and Josh Giddey matched it to help the Chicago Bulls top the Miami Heat 133-124 on Tuesday nightFEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Double-doubles in loss Giddey amassed 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 loss to Detroit.
Impact Giddey racked up his 15th double-double of the season in the losing effort. With the Bulls moving on from Zach LaVine, lines like these could become the norm for Giddey as he steps into a larger role in the offense. The Bulls did acquire another guard in Tre Jones, but it's likely that he plays a minor role with the second unit.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Cunningham's 22 points and 15 assists lead Pistons over Bulls 127-119
Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-119 on SundayFEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuffs stat sheet Giddey registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's 122-106 victory over the Raptors.
Impact Giddey reached the 15-point mark following three straight games in which he couldn't reach that mark. Looking at things from a more positive aspect, though, he's now scored in double digits in six straight contests, averaging 13.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in that stretch.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Bulls beat the Raptors 122-106 to end Toronto's season-best winning streak at 5
Coby White scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the Raptors 122-106 on Friday night to end Toronto’s season-best winning streak...FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vucevic helps the Bulls hold off Jokic and the Nuggets for a 129-121 victory
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Struggles from field Saturday Giddey ended Saturday's 109-97 loss to Philadelphia with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists across 38 minutes.
Impact Giddey might have ended only three assists away from a triple-double, so his performance on the surface was decent in a game where the Bulls suffered a 12-point defeat. However, he struggled badly from the floor and made only four of his 13 shots. Giddey has five double-doubles and one triple-double across his last 10 games, a span in which he's averaging 9.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 42.2 percent from the floor and 35.5 percent from deep.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Giddey Makes Bulls History vs 76ers One of the most sought-after players on the trade market this past offseason, the Chicago Bulls opted to trade All-Defensive guard Alex Caru...
JANUARY 26 • SI.COM
