Giddey and Daniels headline NBA’s wildest shootout as Bulls edge Hawks
If you’re wondering what the most chaotic, high-octane NBA game of the season looked like, it unfolded in Atlanta when the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks went toe-to-toe in an all-out scoring explosion. This one had everything: huge numbers, late drama, Australian stars on both sides, and a finish that had everyone holding their breath.
At the center of it all was Josh Giddey, who once again showed why he’s becoming such a vital piece for Chicago. He was just one rebound shy of a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 12 assists, and nine boards, as the Bulls scraped through with a thrilling 152–150 win over the Hawks. It was the highest-scoring game of the NBA season so far, and fittingly, it featured two Boomers going head-to-head, with Giddey facing Dyson Daniels on the Atlanta side.
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The Bulls set the tone early. Their offense was flowing, shots were falling from everywhere, and by halftime they had piled up 83 points, their most in a half since the Michael Jordan era. Matas Buzelis had the night of his young career, drilling seven three-pointers on the way to 28 points. Coby White added 21, and Chicago’s depth really showed, with nine players ending the night in double figures.
Defensively, though, it was far from perfect. That was admitted afterward, even by Giddey himself, as Atlanta stormed back with a massive third quarter that saw 42 points conceded and the lead swinging back and forth. Jalen Johnson was sensational for the Hawks, pouring in 36 points while flirting with a triple-double of his own. Trae Young, returning after being managed in the previous game, looked sharp with 35 points and nine assists, while Onyeka Okongwu and Vit Krejci provided strong support.
Daniels quietly filled the stat sheet, coming close to his first career triple-double with eight points, nine assists, and nine rebounds, along with two steals. It was one of those performances that didn’t scream on the scoreboard but mattered in the flow of the game.
The final minute was pure drama. With the Bulls clinging to a one-point lead, Giddey stepped up and knocked down a massive three, then followed it by setting up Isaac Okoro for another basket to give Chicago some breathing room. Atlanta still had a chance at the death, and controversy followed when Trae Young missed a buzzer-beater that could have forced overtime. Contact was debated, but no whistle came, and the Bulls survived.
In the end, it was a win that summed up Chicago’s recent turnaround. After a rough losing stretch earlier in the season, this result sealed the season series against Atlanta and reinforced the idea that when this Bulls team clicks offensively, they can run with anyone. And for fans, especially those watching the Aussies abroad, it was a night to remember.
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