Aussie professional basketball player Josh Giddey gave us all his career-defining moment knocking down a half court buzzer beater over top of LeBron James. Representing the Chicago Bulls in the new NBA-themed chapter, Giddey’s jaw-dropping buzzer beater won him the match against LeBron’s Los Angeles Lakers. This game-winning play highlighted his increasing dominance, making it three straight dominant performances in a row.
Giddey’s remarkable achievement was further highlighted by the Bulls’ comeback. With only 10 seconds remaining and his team down 115-110, Giddey answered the call. He just fired the game-winning 3-pointer from nearly half-court! LeBron James coming over to challenge the shot was not enough, Giddey’s accuracy was too much to overcome. This shot became his first ever game-winning buzzer beater.
A Stellar Performance
Even outside of his buzzer-beater heroics, Giddey’s been on quite a three-game stretch. His final line against the Denver Nuggets looked awfully impressive—the usual 26, 7, and 9. He missed out on a rare quadruple-double, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists and eight steals.
Against the Lakers, Giddey finished with an impressive tally of 25 points, a game-high 14 rebounds, and a team-high 11 assists. His consistent excellence on the court has played a crucial role in keeping the Bulls competitive in the NBA’s eastern conference.
Fighting for Playoff Spots
Currently positioned ninth in the eastern conference, the Chicago Bulls are battling to secure a playoff spot as the regular season nears its conclusion. Beyond the pride angle, with only nine games remaining, each win is immensely valuable to the young squad. Giddey’s recent performances have been critical in keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Despite a brief setback when he air-balled a floater from close range, Giddey remained composed and delivered when it mattered most. It is his leadership and skill that went a long way in building confidence in his teammates and fans right from day one.
Giddey’s Special Moment
After his remarkable game, Giddey described his buzzer-beater against the Lakers to win the game.
“It was a pretty special moment. As soon as it left my fingertips it felt good.” – Josh Giddey
His quote perfectly sums up just how big this accomplishment is for his budding NBA career. At only 22 years old, Giddey is really establishing himself as a young, dual-threat force on the court.
