Giddey Leads Bulls to Play-in Tournament Securing

Josh Giddey has been excelling with the Chicago Bulls, achieving a career-high seventh triple-double in a crucial 119-111 victory against the Miami Heat, which secured the Bulls' No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. He joined the elite company of LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as one of the few players to record at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists this season, a feat previously accomplished in Bulls history only by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Despite a slow start after being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey's performance has improved dramatically, averaging 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists since the All-Star break, with a remarkable increase in three-point shooting accuracy. His recent form positions him well for a significant contract extension as he becomes a restricted free agent. Giddey was sidelined in a recent game due to a forearm injury but is expected back for the upcoming play-in game against Miami. His contributions have been pivotal in Chicago's late-season resurgence, as they fight for a playoff spot.