Josh Giddey stunned the crowd with a half-court buzzer-beater, completing the Chicago Bulls’ incredible 18-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-117 on Thursday night.
Bulls’ Miracle Comeback
- Final Sequence:
- Patrick Williams & Coby White hit clutch 3-pointers for Chicago.
- Austin Reaves responded with a layup for L.A. with 3.3 seconds left.
- Giddey then buried the game-winner from beyond half-court.
- Key Performers:
- Josh Giddey: 25 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists (5th triple-double this season).
- Coby White: 26 points.
- Kevin Huerter: 21 points.
- Lakers’ Leaders:
- Austin Reaves: 30 points.
- Luka Dončić: 25 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists.
The Bulls won their fourth straight, while the Lakers have now lost four of their last five.
Pacers Make History in 162-109 Blowout Over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers dominated the Washington Wizards, setting multiple franchise records in a 53-point rout.
- Key Stats:
- Pacers’ 162 points set a new single-game record.
- Their 83 first-half points were just shy of their record.
- 27 made 3-pointers (out of 47 attempts) set another team record.
- Top Scorers:
- Tyrese Haliburton: 29 points, 7-of-10 from 3PT.
- Alex Sarr: 22 points for Washington.
This was the Wizards’ worst loss in franchise history.
Other Notable Games
- Heat 122, Hawks 112
- Tyler Herro: 36 points (13-17 FG).
- Trae Young: 29 points, 12 assists.
- Cavaliers 124, Spurs 116
- Jarrett Allen: 29 points, 15 rebounds.
- Darius Garland: 5 clutch points in final 1:16.
- Stephon Castle: 22 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists for Spurs.
- Mavericks 101, Magic 92
- Jaden Hardy: 22 points.
- Paolo Banchero: 35 points, 10 rebounds (5th straight 30+ point game).
- Rockets 121, Jazz 110
- Alperen Sengun: 33 points, 10 rebounds.
- Jalen Green: 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Rockets have won 11 of their last 12.
- Thunder 125, Grizzlies 104
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 37 points, 6 assists, 3 steals.
- Thunder’s 8th straight win.
- Kings 128, Trail Blazers 107
- Zach LaVine: 29 points (13-18 FG).
- Domantas Sabonis: 22 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Sacramento snaps 4-game losing streak.
With the playoff race heating up, teams are making their final push as the regular season nears its end.
