Josh Giddey's half-court heave at buzzer gives Chicago Bulls win over Los Angeles Lakers

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey managed to sink a halfcourt shot right at the buzzer, wrapping up what could be considered as the most dramatic conclusion in the NBA this season, granting the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Patrick Williams and Coby White nailed consecutive 3-pointers in the final moments for the Bulls, who were behind by five points with merely 12.6 seconds remaining.

Giddey concluded the game with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. White contributed 26 points, and Kevin Huerter chipped in 21 as the Bulls secured their ninth victory in the last 11 games. This particular game definitely stands out as one of the most eventful in their recent history.

The Lakers looked like they had the game at hand leading 115-100 after Austin Reaves made two free throws with 13 seconds remaining. The Bulls weren’t finished, though.

Williams nailed a 3 for Chicago with 10 seconds remaining. Giddey stole a pass from James and White hit a 3 with 6 seconds to go, putting the Bulls on top 116-115.

Reaves then drove for a layup to give Los Angeles a 117-116 lead with 3 seconds to go. But the Bulls still found a way to pull this one out, mobbing Giddey after he buried the winner.

Reaves led Los Angeles with 30 points. Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Jaxson Hayes scored 19, and James finished with 17 points and 12 assists.

Takeaways

Lakers: A night after winning at the buzzer in Indiana on James’ tip-in, the Lakers lost for the eighth time in 12 games.

Bulls: For a team that appeared to be out of it not too long ago, the Bulls are showing some fight.

Key moment

The Lakers led by 13 midway through the fourth quarter before the wild finish.

Key stat

White and Huerter each were 5 of 10 on 3-pointers, while Giddey was 4 for 9.

Up next

The Lakers wrap up a four-game trip Saturday at Memphis. The Bulls host Dallas that night.

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