Josh Giddey delivered one of the season’s most jaw-dropping moments, sinking a 47-foot, buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Chicago Bulls to a stunning 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The wild finish at the United Center left fans in disbelief as the Bulls erased a five-point deficit in the final 12.6 seconds.
Giddey’s heroics capped an extraordinary night where he recorded 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to post a triple-double and a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Lakers. “Devastation,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said, summing up the heartbreak for his squad.
Chicago’s improbable comeback began with Patrick Williams drilling a three-pointer with 10 seconds left. Moments later, Giddey intercepted a LeBron James pass, leading to Coby White’s clutch three-pointer that put the Bulls ahead 116-115. But the drama didn’t end there. Austin Reaves responded with a driving layup to reclaim the lead for Los Angeles with just three seconds remaining. Then came Giddey’s moment of magic.
Launching from beyond half-court, Giddey’s shot soared through the air before dropping cleanly through the net. The United Center erupted as teammates mobbed the Australian guard, who has been instrumental in the Bulls’ resurgence, winning nine of their last 11 games. White led Chicago with 26 points, while Kevin Huerter added 21.
For the Lakers, Reaves led all scorers with 30 points, while Luka Dončić contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. The loss was particularly gut-wrenching, coming just a night after they had won on a LeBron buzzer-beater in Indiana making them only the fifth team in NBA history to win and lose on last-second shots in back-to-back games.
