Giddey's miracle shot shocks lakers in NBA thriller
Alona Yadav | Mar 29, 2025, 00:54 IST
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Josh Giddey's incredible halfcourt buzzer-beater led the Chicago Bulls to a dramatic 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. With a remarkable triple-double performance, Giddey's shot capped off an extraordinary comeback, highlighting a pivotal moment in the Bulls' pursuit of a play-in tournament spot.
In a breathtaking display of basketball prowess, Josh Giddey delivered a jaw-dropping halfcourt buzzer-beater that will be remembered as one of the most electrifying moments of the NBA season. The Chicago Bulls' dramatic 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the United Center left fans and players alike in absolute disbelief.
With the game hanging in the balance and just seconds remaining, Giddey orchestrated a sequence of events that would make basketball legend. Trailing 115-110 with mere moments left, the Bulls mounted an incredible comeback that would culminate in one of the most spectacular finishes in recent NBA history.
The dramatic turn of events began when Nikola Vučević found Patrick Williams for a crucial corner three-pointer. LeBron James then committed a critical turnover, allowing Giddey to set up Coby White for another three-pointer that gave Chicago a momentary 116-115 lead.
Austin Reaves briefly put the Lakers ahead 117-116, setting the stage for Giddey's heroics. With no timeouts remaining and the clock winding down, Giddey received an inbound pass, took a single dribble, and launched a miraculous shot from beyond halfcourt that found nothing but net as the buzzer sounded.
"Special moment to do it with these guys," Giddey told reporters, highlighting the team's recent surge of confidence. "We've shown over the last month to six weeks that we can beat anybody."
The victory was particularly sweet for Giddey, who admitted he had never before hit a game-winning shot. He finished the night with a remarkable triple-double, recording 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. Coby White added 26 points, while Kevin Huerter contributed 21 points to the Bulls' cause.
For the Lakers, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow. LeBron James acknowledged the team's mistakes, saying, "Horrible turnover by myself, miscommunication the play before that." Austin Reaves led the team with 30 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat.
The win continues the Bulls' impressive resurgence, moving them closer to securing a play-in tournament spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue to struggle, winning just once in their last five games.
In a night of NBA drama, Giddey's miraculous shot will be remembered as a defining moment of the season – a testament to the unpredictable magic that makes basketball truly extraordinary.
With the game hanging in the balance and just seconds remaining, Giddey orchestrated a sequence of events that would make basketball legend. Trailing 115-110 with mere moments left, the Bulls mounted an incredible comeback that would culminate in one of the most spectacular finishes in recent NBA history.
The dramatic turn of events began when Nikola Vučević found Patrick Williams for a crucial corner three-pointer. LeBron James then committed a critical turnover, allowing Giddey to set up Coby White for another three-pointer that gave Chicago a momentary 116-115 lead.
Austin Reaves briefly put the Lakers ahead 117-116, setting the stage for Giddey's heroics. With no timeouts remaining and the clock winding down, Giddey received an inbound pass, took a single dribble, and launched a miraculous shot from beyond halfcourt that found nothing but net as the buzzer sounded.
"Special moment to do it with these guys," Giddey told reporters, highlighting the team's recent surge of confidence. "We've shown over the last month to six weeks that we can beat anybody."
The victory was particularly sweet for Giddey, who admitted he had never before hit a game-winning shot. He finished the night with a remarkable triple-double, recording 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. Coby White added 26 points, while Kevin Huerter contributed 21 points to the Bulls' cause.
For the Lakers, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow. LeBron James acknowledged the team's mistakes, saying, "Horrible turnover by myself, miscommunication the play before that." Austin Reaves led the team with 30 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat.
The win continues the Bulls' impressive resurgence, moving them closer to securing a play-in tournament spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue to struggle, winning just once in their last five games.
In a night of NBA drama, Giddey's miraculous shot will be remembered as a defining moment of the season – a testament to the unpredictable magic that makes basketball truly extraordinary.