We might have just witnessed the NBA game of the year in Chicago. The Los Angeles Lakers came to town to take on the red-hot Chicago Bulls, and while the matchup started off looking like a blowout, it quickly turned into an unforgettable thriller. Chicago pulled off a wild comeback, capped by a half-court buzzer-beater from Josh Giddey to stun the Lakers 119-117.
The Lakers looked like they had this one locked up. They led by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter and were still up by 13 with just five minutes remaining. But the Bulls refused to quit, closing the game on a furious 27-12 run that left the Lakers reeling.
Josh Giddey was the hero of the night, delivering the dagger with a ridiculous half-court shot as time expired. When asked about the insane moment, Giddey kept it simple: “That’s a Bulls win!”
The final 15 seconds were pure chaos. Patrick Williams drained a three-pointer to cut the Lakers’ lead to two with 10 seconds left. The Bulls’ defense immediately stepped up, forcing a steal that led to Coby White nailing another three to put Chicago ahead. But the Lakers weren’t done. Austin Reaves responded with a clutch bucket with three seconds remaining to regain the lead for Los Angeles.
Then came the play of the night. With almost no time left, Giddey launched a half-court heave that miraculously found the bottom of the net, sending the Chicago crowd into a frenzy. It was one of those shots that will be replayed for years.
The Bulls are on fire, winning four straight games for the second time this month. They’ve now taken nine of their last eleven matchups, posting a 9-4 record in March. This hot streak couldn’t have come at a better time, with the postseason right around the corner.
Josh Giddey’s impact has been undeniable. His clutch performances have given Chicago a much-needed spark, and he’s quickly becoming the driving force behind their recent success. With the Bulls heating up, they’re looking like a team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.
Chicago will be back in action on Saturday when they host the Dallas Mavericks, hoping to keep their incredible momentum rolling
