The Chicago Bulls are not just playing for now – they’re building for the playoffs. Their performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday was proof of that.
Down 5 with under 15 seconds left, it looked like it was slipping away. But then magic happened. Back to back 3s in 4.1 seconds and the Bulls were up. When Austin Reaves appeared to seal the game for the Lakers with a layup with 3.1 seconds left, Josh Giddey had other plans. He launched a half court heave and it went in. Game over.
According to NBA.com, Giddey’s shot was the longest game winner in franchise history. It wasn’t just a highlight – it was a statement. The Bulls weren’t just playing – they were thriving under pressure.
Giddey Shines Bright in Historic Win
Josh Giddey didn’t just hit the game winner – he dominated the whole game. On Thursday he had 25 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, his 5th triple double of the season. That ties him for 2nd most triple doubles in franchise history and cements his status as one of the best young players in the league.
This wasn’t a fluke win either. It’s the 2nd time in less than a week the Bulls have beaten the Lakers. For a team fighting for playoff positioning these wins mean more. They’re not just wins – they’re proof the Bulls can beat anyone when they play their best basketball.
A Team on Fire: What’s Behind the Bulls’ Surge?
The Bulls sit ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 33-40 record. That doesn’t exactly shout “contender” just yet. But their recent form tells a far more compelling story. In their last 10 games, they’ve gone 8-2—the second-best mark in the Eastern Conference over that period. (The Boston Celtics are the only ones who’ve done better, going 9-1.)
“We’ve shown over the past month, six weeks—that we can compete with anyone,” Giddey said after the game. And he’s right. The Bulls aren’t just winning—they’re doing it against some of the league’s toughest teams. That growing confidence and clicking chemistry are coming at exactly the right time.
Why the Bulls Are Dangerous Heading Into the Playoffs?
What makes the Bulls so scary right now is they perform under pressure. Games like Thursday’s against the Lakers show they don’t back down when the odds are against them. With Giddey stepping up and delivering big time, they’re more than just a middle of the pack team.
If they can keep this up for the last few weeks of the season, the Bulls will be a nightmare for anyone in the play in or playoffs. Teams won’t want to face a team that’s peaking at the right time, especially one with young stars and a knack for dramatic finishes.
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