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NBA Fans React to Josh Giddey's Performance in Bulls-Magic

Josh Giddey's performance had strong reactions after the Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic.
Kade Kimble|
Oct 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Oct 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls acquired Josh Giddey this summer while sending veteran defender Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trading a win-now talent for a rising star like Giddey made sense for Chicago, who could very well be easing toward a rebuild.

As a player who doesn't specialize in shooting 3-pointers, Giddey didn't make sense in an off-ball role in Oklahoma City. The Bulls provided the young guard an opportunity to have the ball in his hands more and play his style of game.

On Wednesday, the young guard showed out, though, cashing in on each of his four 3-point attempts en route to a 102-99 victory over the Orlando Magic on their home floor in the United Center. He scored 20 points, shooting 6-of-11 from the field, adding 11 rebounds and five assists.

As a plus-11 in the box score, Giddey's positive impact on the game was felt in a huge way, as the victory probably wouldn't have happened without his impressive third-quarter stretch.

NBA fans had a strong reaction to the Bulls' guard's performance in the win:

Via @SportsViewOz: "Could potentially be Most Improved Player if given the keys to the team. Such an underrated player!"

Via @braywopp: "i still miss caruso but giddey been hooping"

Via @freshkidrose: "Bulls basketball is back"

Via @schofacilitator: "He may be a guy that just needed a fresh start, immense offensive potential"

Via @ysbraH: "The bulls are fun again we finally made it"

If Giddey can take the opportunity in Chicago to grow as a shooter while thriving as a playmaker and getting downhill offensively. He's nailed 10 of his 17 attempts from deep on the season. It's a small sample size, but the early returns from the Caruso trade bode well for the Bulls.

The Bulls are now 3-2 on the young season and seem to be building an identity with more youth on their roster.

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Kade Kimble
KADE KIMBLE

Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's On SI in 2022.

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