Chicago Bulls Guard Josh Giddey Gets Key Injury Update Ahead of Saturday’s Clash with the Boston Celtics
The Chicago Bulls secured a statement win on Thursday, defeating the Boston Celtics by nine points and handing the reigning champions their worst loss of the season.
Zach LaVine led the charge with an impressive 36 points, but it was Chicago’s defensive effort that stole the show. The Bulls held Boston, the league’s top three-point shooting team, to just 25% from beyond the arc.
What made the victory even more remarkable was Chicago pulling off the upset without their starting point guard, Josh Giddey, who missed the game due to an ankle injury sustained in Monday’s win over the Toronto Raptors. As the Bulls prepare for Saturday’s rematch with the Celtics, Giddey has now received an important injury update.
The Chicago Bulls delivered a huge nine-point victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, handing the reigning champions their biggest loss of the season.
Zach LaVine spearheaded the win with 36 points, but Chicago’s defense was the real hero, holding Boston— the NBA’s top three-point shooting team— to just 25% from beyond the arc.
Adding to the drama, the Bulls pulled off the upset without their starting point guard, Josh Giddey, who missed the game due to an ankle injury sustained in Monday’s win over the Toronto Raptors. Now, there’s an update on Giddey’s status ahead of Saturday’s rematch with Boston.
Via K.C. Johnson: “Bulls list Josh Giddey and Dalen Terry questionable vs. Celtics. Giddey told me postgame Thursday his target return date is Monday vs. Bucks.”
While Giddey’s “questionable” status leaves the door open for a Saturday return, it appears more likely that the star guard will be back in action on Monday against Milwaukee.
Josh Giddey, 22, has been a game-changer for the Chicago Bulls in his debut season, averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game as their primary playmaker.
Pulling off a stunning road upset over the Boston Celtics without their starting point guard was impressive enough, but doing so against the reigning champions was downright remarkable. While it seems unlikely that Giddey will suit up for Saturday’s rematch, the Bulls have already proven they can compete without him.
The good news is that Giddey avoided any serious injury and is expected to return much sooner than initially thought. His potential return for Monday’s critical showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks could provide a major boost for Chicago.
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