Josh Giddey falls short of triple-double after leading Chicago to 20-point comeback win
Josh Giddey has shown no signs of slowing down in his new colours as the Bulls engineered an impressive 20-point comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A fourth-quarter rally was the defining moment that turned the game in favour of the Bulls as players equalled the club's record from beyond the mark in 53 attempts.
Chicago scored 25 three-pointers in the match to seal a 126-123 victory.
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Chicago trailed for most of the match, with the scoreboard standing at 106-98 in favour of the Grizzlies as Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic returned to the floor in bid to ignite a comeback drive.
Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls. Getty
The Bulls would outscore Memphis 22-6 over the next four minutes, capped by a 3-pointer by LaVine.
A layup from Giddey with just over a minute on the clock pushed the Bulls ahead by five before he converted two of four free throws in the final seconds the match to seal the scores.
The Australian came close to recording his first triple-double with the Bulls but fell short, finishing with 12 points, eight assists and 13 rebounds.
Giddey's biggest highlight came with a pinpoint pass to LaVine, who leapt up for a dunk.
LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, while Nikola Vucevic finished with 22 points for the Bulls.
Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket. NBAE via Getty Images
Desmond Bane led Memphis' scorecard with 30 points, making 11 of 19 shots, including 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 points, while Jake LaRavia finished with 17 points, and Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 10 assists.
The Bulls will host the Orlando Magic on Thursday (AEDT).
