Josh Giddey posts 19 points and 15 assists but Bulls lose to 76ers
Josh Giddey scored 19 points and 15 assists but the Chicago Bulls lost 127-121 to Philadelphia, extending their losing streak to seven.
Josh Giddey's best performance of the season was not enough to save the Chicago Bulls from the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The Australian scored 19 points with season-high 15 assists and seven rebounds in the 127-121 home loss.
Giddey was aggressive early, posting seven assists in the first six minutes to fight Chicago's slump. The Bulls fell to 1-8, tying their third-worst nine-game start in franchise history.
Philadelphia improved to 9-2 with Jaylen Brown scoring 29 points and LeBron James adding a season-high 22 points. Tyrese Maxey poured in 27 points, 15 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
- 19 points, 15 assists, 7 rebounds
- Giddey stats
- 76ers 127, Bulls 121
- Final score
- 1-8
- Bulls record
- 9-2
- 76ers record
Why it mattersGiddey showed his playmaking strength but the Bulls' continued losses suggest deeper structural problems for the struggling franchise.
AustraliaJosh Giddey remains a key player for an NBA side fighting to find form, with his performance showing promise despite the team's struggles.
