Josh Giddey had a strong performance for the Chicago Bulls against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. He grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out 12 assists, leading both categories for his team. Despite his efforts, the Bulls lost 119-113.
What It Means
Giddey’s double-double included leading the game in assists with 12, surpassing his season average of 6.7 assists per game. This marks the eighth time this season he has led all players in assists during a game. His rebounding was also impressive, as he exceeded his projection by six rebounds, adding to his season average of 7.2 rebounds per game, which ranks second among shooting guards. Giddey has consistently been a top performer at his position, finishing in the top five for assists in over 71% of games this year.
