Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey hits 47-foot buzzer-beater to stun Los Angeles Lakers
- On March 27, 2025, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-117 at the United Center in Chicago after Josh Giddey made a half-court shot at the buzzer.
- The Lakers, with a record of 44-29 and in fourth place in the Western Conference, had just clinched a road victory over the Indiana Pacers just over 24 hours prior to the game against the Bulls.
- Despite the Lakers leading by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter, the Bulls mounted a comeback, with Giddey achieving a triple-double of 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, and Coby White adding 26 points.
- After Austin Reaves, who led Los Angeles with 30 points, made a layup with 3.3 seconds remaining to give the Lakers a 117-116 lead, Giddey made a 46-foot shot at the buzzer, leading JJ Redick to say, "It's a hell of a way to lose a basketball game."
- The Bulls' victory, their fourth consecutive win, was fueled by 11 three-pointers in the fourth quarter alone, contributing to the Lakers' blown lead and their struggle to close out games, impacting their position in the congested Western Conference race.
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