“Unbelievable Finish: Josh Giddey Nets Halfcourt Game-Winner in Epic 18-Point Comeback Against the Lakers!”

What a wild finish we just witnessed! The Lakers seemed poised to clinch the game against the Bulls, leading 115-110 with mere seconds on the clock. Just when it seemed like victory was in the bag, a clutch three-pointer from Patrick Williams brought Chicago to within striking distance. In a stunning twist, the Bulls snatched an inbounds pass and Coby White sank another three to flip the score just as the clock ticked down to 6.1 seconds. The drama escalated further when Austin Reaves drove to the basket and put the Lakers momentarily back on top with a quick layup—but with just 3.3 seconds to go, the stage was set for one last act. Josh Giddey seized the moment, proving once again that games in the NBA can turn on a dime. This back-and-forth clash highlighted not just the intensity of the teams battling it out, but the stakes that are mounting as the playoffs loom. You could almost feel the frustration radiating from Lakers coach J.J. Redick as he described this loss as “devastation”—especially coming on the heels of a buzzer-beater win just a night before. With only nine games left in the season, every moment counts… a title race hangs in the balance! So what does this mean for the playoff picture? If you’re hungry for the full breakdown, LEARN MORE.

The Bulls also got hot late, shooting 11-of-14 on 3-pointers in the fourth. Giddey finished with a triple-double of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Coby White scored 26 for Chicago.Giddey felt good about the shot.The Lakers had this one. They led 115-110 with 12.6 seconds left until a Patrick Williams 3-pointer had the Bulls down just two. Then Chicago stole the inbounds pass, Coby White drained another three, and Chicago led 116-115 with 6.1 remaining.

The loss drops the Lakers into a tie with Memphis for the 4/5 seeds and a shot at home court in the first round of the West playoffs. The Lakers are 1.5 games behind Denver for third but also just 2.5 games ahead of the surging Clippers with nine games left to play.Austin Reaves drove the rim and hit a layup to put the Lakers back in front 117-116 with just 3.3 seconds to go, and the Bulls had no time outs. Then Josh Giddey did this.Josh Giddey: “As soon as it left my fingertips, it looked good. That’s kind of why I held my follow through the whole time. I had that feeling. It looked straight. It felt good. Special night. Comeback win. It was a helluva team effort. We’ll enjoy this one.”