Overview

• Josh Giddey secured the Bulls' victory with a dramatic 47-foot buzzer-beater, capping a triple-double performance with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.
• The Bulls overcame a 115-110 deficit in the last 12.6 seconds with three clutch three-pointers and a critical steal by Giddey on a LeBron James inbound pass.
• Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 30 points, including a layup that briefly reclaimed the lead with 3.3 seconds left before Giddey’s game-winner.
• The loss highlighted the Lakers’ late-game execution struggles, marking their fourth defeat in five games and jeopardizing their playoff seeding in the Western Conference.
• The Bulls’ resurgence continues as they climb to ninth in the Eastern Conference, driven by strong performances since trading Zach LaVine and adopting a fast-paced style of play.