"Recap of NBA Action: Josh Giddey and Bulls Shock Lakers with Last-Second Win"
Josh Giddey sunk an incredible shot from beyond halfcourt at the end of the game to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Bulls were down by 18 points in the fourth quarter before making a miraculous comeback.
With only 12.6 seconds left, the Bulls were trailing 115-110. However, they managed to score two 3-pointers from Patrick Williams and Coby White, followed by a layup from Austin Reaves of the Lakers with 3.3 seconds remaining. This set the stage for Giddey's game-winning shot.
Giddey finished the game with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, earning his fifth triple-double of the season. White also had a strong performance with 26 points, and Kevin Huerter added 21 points for the Bulls, who have now won four games in a row.
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Reaves led the Lakers with 30 points, while Luka Doncic contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. However, it wasn't enough to secure a win for Los Angeles, who have now lost four of their last five games.
In other games on Thursday, the Indiana Pacers set multiple franchise records in a dominant 162-109 win over the Washington Wizards. Nine players scored in double figures for the Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 29 points.
The Miami Heat also secured a victory, with Tyler Herro scoring 36 points to guide them to a 122-112 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124-116, with Jarrett Allen scoring 29 points and Darius Garland making crucial plays in the final minutes.
The Dallas Mavericks overcame the Orlando Magic 101-92, thanks to strong performances from Jaden Hardy and Anthony Davis. The Houston Rockets also earned a win, with Alperen Sengun scoring 33 points to lead them to a 121-110 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to eight games with a 125-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points, while Jalen Williams returned from injury to score 20 points.
Finally, the Sacramento Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 128-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Zach LaVine scored 29 points for the Kings, while Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan also had strong performances. Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers with 24 and 22 points, respectively.
