Josh Giddey Joins Luka Doncic on Historic NBA List vs Pacers

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey notched NBA history against the Indiana Pacers

Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls suffered yet another loss on Sunday, getting taken down by the Indiana Pacers 127-112. The Pacers were led by Aaron Nesmith with 27 points, while All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton put together a 17-point, 12-assist double-double.

The Bulls have now lost eight of their last ten games, but there have been a couple of bright spots through their struggles. 22-year-old guard Josh Giddey seems to be turning into a franchise cornerstone. Giddey had 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in Sunday's loss while notching NBA history.

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Giddey reached 1,500 career defensive rebounds on Sunday, joining Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic as the only guards in NBA history to reach that mark before the age of 23, per Bulls PR.

Doncic has cemented himself as one of the league's top players, earning five consecutive All-NBA First Team honors. While Giddey is not near Doncic's level in that aspect, Chicago's 6-foot-8 point guard has shown the versatility to take his game to the next level in the future.

Because of his struggles last year and to start this season, Josh Giddey hasn’t been given the love he has been as a playmaker

But don’t get it twisted, he’s a special passer

Not everyone can make half-court lobs look this nonchalant pic.twitter.com/8XFhevvyVQ

— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) February 25, 2025

Giddey is now averaging 13.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists through 57 games this season, becoming one of the league's most promising young stars. Many fans counted Giddey out when he was traded from the OKC Thunder to the Bulls in the offseason, but the 22-year-old continues to prove any doubters wrong with his strong play this season.

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