Josh Giddey Makes Bulls History in Win Over Cavaliers - But Can It Spark a Turnaround?
On a night when the Chicago Bulls desperately needed a spark, Josh Giddey delivered more than just a win - he delivered a slice of franchise history.
In a 127-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Giddey posted a triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. But it wasn’t just the stat line that stood out - it was how he did it.
Giddey also knocked down five three-pointers, making him the first player in Bulls history to record a triple-double while hitting that many shots from deep. Not even Michael Jordan - the gold standard for anything Bulls-related - ever pulled that off.
Giddey’s All-Around Game Keeps Evolving
Now in his fifth NBA season, Giddey has been quietly rewriting the Bulls’ record books all year. Back in November, he joined Jordan as the only players in franchise history to post triple-doubles in back-to-back games. With six triple-doubles already this season and 24 in his career, Giddey is showing that his ability to impact the game in multiple ways is no fluke - it's his identity.
And while Chicago's early-season fire has cooled, Giddey's game is heating up.
After averaging 14.6 points per game last season - the second-best mark of his career - Giddey has taken a major leap this year. Coming into Wednesday’s matchup, he was averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Those numbers aren’t just career highs - they’re the kind of stats you expect from All-Star-level playmakers.
Bulls Still Searching for Consistency
The win over Cleveland was much-needed, but let’s be honest - it’s been a rough stretch for Chicago. The Bulls have now won just two of their last 10 games, and their record sits at 11-15. That’s a far cry from the red-hot 5-0 start that had fans dreaming of a return to the playoffs and maybe even a little Jordan-era magic.
That early surge? It was the Bulls’ best start to a season since MJ was still running the show in the ‘90s. But since then, inconsistency, injuries, and defensive lapses have pulled the team back into the middle of the Eastern Conference pack.
Wednesday’s win didn’t vault them up the standings - they’re still three games behind the Cavaliers in the Central Division and sitting ninth in the East - but it did offer a glimpse of what this team can be when Giddey is in full command.
Can Giddey Carry the Bulls Back Into the Playoff Mix?
Here’s the big question: can Giddey’s all-around brilliance be the catalyst that gets Chicago back on track?
If the Bulls are going to claw their way back into playoff contention, they’ll need more nights like this - not just from Giddey, but from the supporting cast as well. The formula is there: an elite playmaker who can score, rebound, and facilitate, surrounded by shooters and defenders who can feed off his energy.
But the margin for error is shrinking. The East is crowded, and the Bulls can’t afford to let too many more winnable games slip away.
Still, with Giddey playing the best basketball of his career, there’s real hope in Chicago. He’s not just putting up numbers - he’s making history. Now the Bulls just need to turn those milestones into momentum.