The Chicago Bulls claimed a hard-fought 116-111 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night at the United Center. The win, fueled by a remarkable triple-double performance from Josh Giddey, ended the Bulls’ three-game losing streak and reignited their competitive spirit.
With this triumph, the Bulls now hold a 14-18 record, climbing to the tenth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Bucks, with a 16-14 record, remain in fifth place in the East, facing a minor setback in their pursuit of consistency.
Josh Giddey Makes History In Bulls’ Win Against Bucks
Josh Giddey delivered a stellar performance, recording a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists while shooting 60 percent from the field. This marked his 13th career triple-double and possibly his best game as a Chicago Bull.
Giddey’s stock continues to rise as he becomes the first Bulls player since Jimmy Butler in the 2016-17 season to notch multiple triple-doubles in a single campaign. Giddey’s impact was evident early in the game, as he tallied 11 points, five rebounds, and six assists by halftime.
Josh Giddey tonight:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 29, 2024
23 PTS
15 REB
10 AST
First Bull with multiple triple-doubles in a season since Jimmy Butler in '16-'17. pic.twitter.com/2cFAi0j59A
Nikola Vucevic also had a memorable night, becoming the 18th active NBA player to reach the 16,000-point milestone. Vucevic contributed 23 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in the win.
The Bulls benefited from a well-rounded team effort. Coby White added 22 points and four assists, while Zach LaVine contributed 15 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Patrick Williams chipped in with nine points, providing additional support.
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For the Bucks, Damian Lillard stood out with 29 points and 11 assists, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure a win. Khris Middleton scored 21 points, and Brook Lopez added 22 points with seven rebounds. Bobby Portis Jr. also contributed with 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulls are set to face the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Monday. Meanwhile, the Bucks will travel to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.
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